As a family I believe we were in denial
As a family I believe we were in denial
Your demon, your monster, your saboteur.
Your demon, your monster, your saboteur.
I wish I could let her know that I am okay.
I wish I could let her know that I am okay.
Children of alcoholics: You are not to blame.
Children of alcoholics: You are not to blame.
My Mum’s alcoholism was a secret kept by me, my Dad, and my Mum.
My Mum’s alcoholism was a secret kept by me, my Dad, and my Mum.
Clinking bottles which were hiding in bags came.
Clinking bottles which were hiding in bags came.
We see your hidden glass on the floor.
We see your hidden glass on the floor.
As much as I miss you, I don’t miss the alcohol and perpetual cycle of despair.
As much as I miss you, I don’t miss the alcohol and perpetual cycle of despair.
I know that I could not have helped, but it is still really tough.
I know that I could not have helped, but it is still really tough.
You gave me life and I long to remember your sweet voice.
You gave me life and I long to remember your sweet voice.