Losing someone long before they are gone
Luke shares how his auntie’s drinking affected his whole family.
Luke shares how his auntie’s drinking affected his whole family.
Isolated with the family secret
I still find it hard to reflect on
Lucy was 13 when she found out her dad was drinking.
Lucy was 13 when she found out her dad was drinking.
My story
Emily shares about her mum’s alcoholism and finding her voice through writing.
Emily shares about her mum’s alcoholism and finding her voice through writing.
They all knew
Everyone knew what was happening in Kelly’s home, but nobody stepped in.
Everyone knew what was happening in Kelly’s home, but nobody stepped in.
Reclaiming my dad from his alcoholism
Eve shares about learing to grieve, forgive and reclaim good memories of her dad.
Eve shares about learing to grieve, forgive and reclaim good memories of her dad.
A responsibility that was never mine to carry
Sharon reflects on how love, boundaries and painting became part of her healing journey.
Sharon reflects on how love, boundaries and painting became part of her healing journey.
Good Girl
Katy’s poem explores her experience of growing up with a parent’s addiction.
Katy’s poem explores her experience of growing up with a parent’s addiction.
I wish I knew then what I know now
Laura shares her story of childhood trauma, grief and becoming a mother.
Laura shares her story of childhood trauma, grief and becoming a mother.
My story
Donna’s story of childhood trauma, alcohol addiction and healing.
Donna’s story of childhood trauma, alcohol addiction and healing.
Invisible
Zoe reflects on feeling invisible in her childhood home.
Zoe reflects on feeling invisible in her childhood home.
