Trying to usher my friends out as quickly as possible as they giggled at my drunken parents
The pain at hearing my dad had died was immeasurable, my world stopped but the world continued to turn.
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The pain at hearing my dad had died was immeasurable, my world stopped but the world continued to turn.
All I feel now is sadness at what my dad went through, I truly believe no one chooses to become an alcoholic, it can just happen.
I have accepted that this is the way it is and I have to make the most of the family relationships that I do have.
I have had to and continue to learn how to find new ways of being.
I will never drink myself stupid.
He was heavily reliant on me and used to call me all the time to drive him places, take him to the shops etc.
For a second I had a glimpse of a family where alcohol was not the priority.
To the outside world my family appeared perfect.
Youâd walk home wondering what mess she was in, and what you would have to do to keep the peace.
The most surprising thing to me is just how many people think and feel exactly as I do and how it is all so closely linked to being a COA.
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