‘I walked on egg shells during my late teenage years. Mum never admitted it.’
‘I walked on egg shells during my late teenage years. Mum never admitted it.’
Nothing that your mum did is your fault! It is NEVER your fault!
Nothing that your mum did is your fault! It is NEVER your fault!
Holding on to the good days when your parent drinks too much
Holding on to the good days when your parent drinks too much
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.