Arguments and conflict

Alcoholism – Our family secret

Before I even knew what alcoholism was, I understood it was the cause of conflict in our house.

Before I even knew what alcoholism was, I understood it was the cause of conflict in our house.

Alcohol prioritised our needs

I spent days thinking that if I did not exist, it would make her better.

I spent days thinking that if I did not exist, it would make her better.

Not something you could talk about

No-one spoke about it, and we had to keep it a secret. It was like a shame on the family.

No-one spoke about it, and we had to keep it a secret. It was like a shame on the family.

A visit from a Merry Christmas past

I wanted to share how the term “Merry Christmas” can feel, as the kid of an alcoholic.

I wanted to share how the term “Merry Christmas” can feel, as the kid of an alcoholic.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year

Christmas has always been a difficult time of year in my family. Tensions were high.

Christmas has always been a difficult time of year in my family. Tensions were high.

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