Why couldn’t I have a ‘normal’ mum?
Mandy’s mother was talented, loving and kind when sober. When drunk, she was a monster.
Mandy’s mother was talented, loving and kind when sober. When drunk, she was a monster.
Mental health problems
I remember my dad before the drink consumed everything
He was a totally different person. Sam is determined to end this generational trauma.
He was a totally different person. Sam is determined to end this generational trauma.
Adult child of an alcoholic: It really isn’t your fault
As a child, I thought my dad drank like any normal person.
As a child, I thought my dad drank like any normal person.
Don’t blame yourself for your parent’s behaviour
Sarah explores how she was impacted by her mother’s drinking and depression.
Sarah explores how she was impacted by her mother’s drinking and depression.
I was always waiting for Hyde to reappear
I knew that when my dad had been drinking to stay out of the way.
I knew that when my dad had been drinking to stay out of the way.
Caterpillars and Butterflies
The stigma, the family I no longer speak to—what will the backlash be?
The stigma, the family I no longer speak to—what will the backlash be?
This one’s for you Mum
Thank you for the lessons that your life taught me
Thank you for the lessons that your life taught me
I didn’t have a choice as a child, but I do as an adult
Everyone commented on how lovely she was but behind closed doors she was anything but.
Everyone commented on how lovely she was but behind closed doors she was anything but.
It wasn’t your fault
Please know that you are not the reason for your father’s rage.
Please know that you are not the reason for your father’s rage.
I thought of her as selfish, but now I understand
My mum Cheryl passed away suddenly in March at just 58.
My mum Cheryl passed away suddenly in March at just 58.
