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.
Loss of connection with a parent
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.
Your future is not decided by your circumstances
Lee shares about overcoming childhood trauma and discovering hope and healing.
Lee shares about overcoming childhood trauma and discovering hope and healing.
The Boy Who Knew Too Young
Joe shares about love and loss and how he found a way forward.
Joe shares about love and loss and how he found a way forward.
