They all knew
Everyone knew what was happening in Kelly’s home, but nobody stepped in.
Everyone knew what was happening in Kelly’s home, but nobody stepped in.
Addiction taking priority
Sometimes the hardest goodbyes are the ones needed the most
Growing up with an alcoholic father shaped Megan’s childhood and self-worth.
Growing up with an alcoholic father shaped Megan’s childhood and self-worth.
A responsibility that was never mine to carry
Sharon reflects on how love, boundaries and painting became part of her healing journey.
Sharon reflects on how love, boundaries and painting became part of her healing journey.
Good Girl
Katy’s poem explores her experience of growing up with a parent’s addiction.
Katy’s poem explores her experience of growing up with a parent’s addiction.
Love, loss and understanding
Nikkie shares about grief, guilt and finding compassion for her mum’s addiction.
Nikkie shares about grief, guilt and finding compassion for her mum’s addiction.
From darkness to hope
A journey from childhood trauma, addiction and loss to sobriety, healing and hope.
A journey from childhood trauma, addiction and loss to sobriety, healing and hope.
The Glass
Hollie’s metaphor explores the impact of addiction and the importance of support.
Hollie’s metaphor explores the impact of addiction and the importance of support.
Losing my dad to alcohol
Jasmin shares her experience of growing up with an alcoholic father.
Jasmin shares her experience of growing up with an alcoholic father.
Her Feet
A poem about loving a parent affected by drinking while carrying the burden of care.
A poem about loving a parent affected by drinking while carrying the burden of care.
Your future is not decided by your circumstances
Lee shares about overcoming childhood trauma and discovering hope and healing.
Lee shares about overcoming childhood trauma and discovering hope and healing.
