Broken promises and heartache
Growing up as a child of an alcoholic shaped my life.
Growing up as a child of an alcoholic shaped my life.
Addiction taking priority
Growing Up With a Parent Who is an Alcoholic
Talking about having a family member who is an alcoholic is still taboo in our country.
Talking about having a family member who is an alcoholic is still taboo in our country.
This one’s for you Mum
Thank you for the lessons that your life taught me
Thank you for the lessons that your life taught me
I didn’t have a choice as a child, but I do as an adult
Everyone commented on how lovely she was but behind closed doors she was anything but.
Everyone commented on how lovely she was but behind closed doors she was anything but.
Racing Alone
Training alone. Racing alone. A poem by Lydia to give hope to COAs.
Training alone. Racing alone. A poem by Lydia to give hope to COAs.
It wasn’t your fault
Please know that you are not the reason for your father’s rage.
Please know that you are not the reason for your father’s rage.
I thought of her as selfish, but now I understand
My mum Cheryl passed away suddenly in March at just 58.
My mum Cheryl passed away suddenly in March at just 58.
Life as an adult COA
Why doesn’t she care enough to stay sober for one day?
Why doesn’t she care enough to stay sober for one day?
Priya Woods: The Summer I made a film about my dad
I knew it was a massive can of worms I had sealed shut.
I knew it was a massive can of worms I had sealed shut.
Our mum was perfect when alcohol was not in her system
Growing up with an alcoholic parent is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences.
Growing up with an alcoholic parent is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences.
