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.
Difficulty in relationships
The pursuit of peace of mind
My head works in overdrive to put together pieces of a missing puzzle.
My head works in overdrive to put together pieces of a missing puzzle.
Addiction is unacceptable and unfair
Addiction – in my life. It has caused me so much friction. It is unacceptable and unfair.
Addiction – in my life. It has caused me so much friction. It is unacceptable and unfair.
I would just have to hold this secret
I struggle to be carefree, but I am more accepting.
I struggle to be carefree, but I am more accepting.
You are a stranger now
I’m not fearing it anymore, I’m expecting it. I don’t know you, you are a stranger.
I’m not fearing it anymore, I’m expecting it. I don’t know you, you are a stranger.
Someone else’s survival guide
Being a COA does not have to stop you from achieving anything.
Being a COA does not have to stop you from achieving anything.
Spiralling Independence
You are too independent. Always take the wild ride.
You are too independent. Always take the wild ride.
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
Why COA Week matters to me
No one wanted to admit that my mum had a drink problem.
No one wanted to admit that my mum had a drink problem.
