Sarah Drage | No one had any idea
Sarah is a powerhouse campaigner to reduce stigma for families affected by alcohol problems.
Sarah is a powerhouse campaigner to reduce stigma for families affected by alcohol problems.
Death of a parent
Intoxicated Darkness
When my father died she would function during the daytimes as she needed to keep life going
When my father died she would function during the daytimes as she needed to keep life going
The only connection we had
I kept a journal, it was like having a personal therapist
I kept a journal, it was like having a personal therapist
The stigma continues, even after they’ve gone
We have to change the conversations around addiction and being a COA. I won’t stop trying.
We have to change the conversations around addiction and being a COA. I won’t stop trying.
The idea of a calm life was not even a possibility for my family
I love my dad dearly but can’t help but feel a sense of betrayal from him .
I love my dad dearly but can’t help but feel a sense of betrayal from him .
A year without you
I am reminded of what brought me to Nacoa this time a year ago.
I am reminded of what brought me to Nacoa this time a year ago.
Why I don’t miss my Dad at Christmas
Last Christmas was my first without my Dad.
Last Christmas was my first without my Dad.
I am the daughter of an alcoholic
You should always remember it is just as physically and emotionally draining for the carer as it is for the addicted.
You should always remember it is just as physically and emotionally draining for the carer as it is for the addicted.
A letter from mum
‘A healing letter, an approach known as “transactional writing”‘
‘A healing letter, an approach known as “transactional writing”‘
Addiction: The elephant in the room
‘It’s more than shame – it’s a secret shame.’
‘It’s more than shame – it’s a secret shame.’
