I was longing for her to show an interest in my children and in my life
It’s scary that alcohol has made her this way and that she is permanently damaged
It’s scary that alcohol has made her this way and that she is permanently damaged
Loss of connection with a parent
My Journey to Sobriety
You would think after seeing someone you love turn into someone else that I wouldn’t do the same!
You would think after seeing someone you love turn into someone else that I wouldn’t do the same!
When you become the parent
When somebody is given family support to heal, you must tell ourself that you were not the cause.
When somebody is given family support to heal, you must tell ourself that you were not the cause.
My story
When he drank, he changed. I remember my mum describing him as a Jekyll and Hyde character.
When he drank, he changed. I remember my mum describing him as a Jekyll and Hyde character.
Life
Only one person could make the change with that relationship with alcohol, and it wasn’t me no matter how much I thought I could
Only one person could make the change with that relationship with alcohol, and it wasn’t me no matter how much I thought I could
I lost my superpower: Strength
The questions I had will never be answered. The answers I wanted will never be given.
The questions I had will never be answered. The answers I wanted will never be given.
Dad, do you remember?
Dad, I loved you and then I hated you but now I just feel sorry for you.
Dad, I loved you and then I hated you but now I just feel sorry for you.
How such a talented and intelligent man could end up like this
I don’t ever remember thinking that my dad was an alcoholic. I thought he was like everyone else’s dad.
I don’t ever remember thinking that my dad was an alcoholic. I thought he was like everyone else’s dad.
Normal
I’d buy cards just to feel normal. “To Dad” on the envelope.
I’d buy cards just to feel normal. “To Dad” on the envelope.
The Price We Paid
Although we got through those difficult times, the price we paid will never be refunded.
Although we got through those difficult times, the price we paid will never be refunded.
