As soon as we go out for the day
This is what we do, daily.
This is what we do, daily.
Feeling different
A visit from a Merry Christmas past
I wanted to share how the term ‘Merry Christmas’ can feel, as the kid of an alcoholic.
I wanted to share how the term ‘Merry Christmas’ can feel, as the kid of an alcoholic.
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.
What normal looked like for me
As a COA, I grew up in an environment where every day was uncertain.
As a COA, I grew up in an environment where every day was uncertain.
Isolated and alone but with a motivation to thrive in life
Nothing that your mum did is your fault! It is NEVER your fault!
Nothing that your mum did is your fault! It is NEVER your fault!
Glass on the floor
We see your hidden glass on the floor.
We see your hidden glass on the floor.
Normal
I’d buy cards just to feel normal. ‘To Dad’ on the envelope.
I’d buy cards just to feel normal. ‘To Dad’ on the envelope.
Elizabeth Fletcher – #LunchtimeLives
‘You don’t want to do anything, ever, to make them feel a certain way. Because that could spark a negative feeling.’
‘You don’t want to do anything, ever, to make them feel a certain way. Because that could spark a negative feeling.’
My dad won’t stop!
It started when mum started to find beer bottles and wine hidden all around the house.
It started when mum started to find beer bottles and wine hidden all around the house.
To anyone who met us, you would have thought we were happy
When I used to go to my friend’s house I noticed how happy her mum and dad were.
When I used to go to my friend’s house I noticed how happy her mum and dad were.
