For everyone that has ever felt like I did; alone, helpless and overwhelmed, I would like to say that you are not strange, guilty or failing.
For everyone that has ever felt like I did; alone, helpless and overwhelmed, I would like to say that you are not strange, guilty or failing.
As a family I believe we were in denial
As a family I believe we were in denial
My Mum’s alcoholism was a secret kept by me, my Dad, and my Mum.
My Mum’s alcoholism was a secret kept by me, my Dad, and my Mum.
It reminded me of who she really was.
It reminded me of who she really was.
Clinking bottles which were hiding in bags came.
Clinking bottles which were hiding in bags came.
We see your hidden glass on the floor.
We see your hidden glass on the floor.
As much as I miss you, I don’t miss the alcohol and perpetual cycle of despair.
As much as I miss you, I don’t miss the alcohol and perpetual cycle of despair.
You gave me life and I long to remember your sweet voice.
You gave me life and I long to remember your sweet voice.
I was crying for the man he could have and should have been.
I was crying for the man he could have and should have been.
If you are within arms-reach as a child or loved one, the negative stigma remains much the same.
If you are within arms-reach as a child or loved one, the negative stigma remains much the same.