Arguments and conflict

My Dad

As a family I believe we were in denial

As a family I believe we were in denial

I miss you every moment of my life

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.

You have to love yourself first

All I can do is support from an arm’s length. I’m a daughter, not a carer.

All I can do is support from an arm’s length. I’m a daughter, not a carer.

Dear Ceri (9 years old)

If I could come and tell you one thing it would be this—IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT.

If I could come and tell you one thing it would be this—IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT.

When you become the parent

When somebody is given family support to heal, you must tell ourself that you were not the cause.

When somebody is given family support to heal, you must tell ourself that you were not the cause.

My Mum

As I have got older I realise there is no shame to admit things are getting too much and asking for help.

As I have got older I realise there is no shame to admit things are getting too much and asking for help.

My story

When he drank, he changed. I remember my mum describing him as a Jekyll and Hyde character.

When he drank, he changed. I remember my mum describing him as a Jekyll and Hyde character.

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