‘It’s more than shame – it’s a secret shame.’
‘It’s more than shame – it’s a secret shame.’
Holding on to the good days when your parent drinks too much
Holding on to the good days when your parent drinks too much
Taking control of your life as an adult child of an alcoholic
Taking control of your life as an adult child of an alcoholic
As a family I believe we were in denial
As a family I believe we were in denial
Children of alcoholics: You are not to blame.
Children of alcoholics: You are not to blame.
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.
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.
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.
Dad came drunk to parents evening and argued with the mums’
Dad came drunk to parents evening and argued with the mums’