Behind closed doors, family life was chaotic
Behind closed doors, family life was chaotic, and we would have regular police visits to our home.
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Home Isolated with the family secret
Behind closed doors, family life was chaotic, and we would have regular police visits to our home.
Growing up with an alcoholic parent is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences.
I wanted to give myself a challenge and push myself out of my comfort zone.
Why does no one say anything? Because no one wants to talk about the thing.
From moments of silence born out of fear and shame to breaking that silence with a phone call at ten, advocating for safety.
I was a bystander in the wreckage of her choices
Always one step forward and three steps back
Time goes on like nothing happened. Everyone goes about their lives like nothing happened.
I feel the confidence now to be able to share my experience of being a child of an alcoholic
Mum, your battle with alcoholism was a storm that tested me each day.
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