I aged a decade for every night I dealt with my parents
Sophies shares how small moments of kindness helped her build a different future.
Sophies shares how small moments of kindness helped her build a different future.
Loss of connection with a parent
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.
Love, loss and understanding
Nikkie shares about grief, guilt and finding compassion for her mum’s addiction.
Nikkie shares about grief, guilt and finding compassion for her mum’s addiction.
From darkness to hope
A journey from childhood trauma, addiction and loss to sobriety, healing and hope.
A journey from childhood trauma, addiction and loss to sobriety, healing and hope.
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.
The Glass
Hollie’s metaphor explores the impact of addiction and the importance of support.
Hollie’s metaphor explores the impact of addiction and the importance of support.
Her Feet
A poem about loving a parent affected by drinking while carrying the burden of care.
A poem about loving a parent affected by drinking while carrying the burden of care.
