Talking about having a family member who is an alcoholic is still taboo in our country.
Talking about having a family member who is an alcoholic is still taboo in our country.
Everyone commented on how lovely she was but behind closed doors she was anything but.
Everyone commented on how lovely she was but behind closed doors she was anything but.
Training alone. Racing alone. A poem by Lydia to give hope to COAs.
Training alone. Racing alone. A poem by Lydia to give hope to COAs.
Family life was chaotic, and we would have regular police visits to our home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
I was a bystander in the wreckage of her choices
Always one step forward and three steps back
Always one step forward and three steps back