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.
Feeling guilt
I feel I am on this path now, I have no idea where it’s going but I’m staying on it
As anyone who has an alcoholic in their immediate family will know – it’s meant to be kept secret
As anyone who has an alcoholic in their immediate family will know – it’s meant to be kept secret
Ceri Walker – #LunchtimeLives
‘Mum’s addiction was nothing to do with me. But somewhere in my brain it’s still telling me, She did reject you.’
‘Mum’s addiction was nothing to do with me. But somewhere in my brain it’s still telling me, She did reject you.’
Kelly Pegg – #LunchtimeLives
‘Probably from the age of about six I knew what alcohol was.’
‘Probably from the age of about six I knew what alcohol was.’
I first became aware of my father’s drinking when I was 11
The shame when your father turns up drunk to your school prize giving where you are getting a prize.
The shame when your father turns up drunk to your school prize giving where you are getting a prize.
