I knew that when my dad had been drinking to stay out of the way.
I knew that when my dad had been drinking to stay out of the way.
The stigma, the family I no longer speak to—what will the backlash be?
The stigma, the family I no longer speak to—what will the backlash be?
Thank you for the lessons that your life taught me
Thank you for the lessons that your life taught me
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.
My mum Cheryl passed away suddenly in March at just 58.
My mum Cheryl passed away suddenly in March at just 58.
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.
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.
I wanted to give myself a challenge and push myself out of my comfort zone.
I wanted to give myself a challenge and push myself out of my comfort zone.
No one does. It was when he retired that things really began to go downhill.
No one does. It was when he retired that things really began to go downhill.
From moments of silence born out of fear and shame to breaking that silence with a phone call at ten, advocating for safety.
From moments of silence born out of fear and shame to breaking that silence with a phone call at ten, advocating for safety.