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?
Trying to help them stop
Growing Up With a Parent Who is an Alcoholic
Talking about having a family member who is an alcoholic is still taboo in our country.
Talking about having a family member who is an alcoholic is still taboo in our country.
Behind closed doors, family life was chaotic
Family life was chaotic, and we would have regular police visits to our home.
Family life was chaotic, and we would have regular police visits to our home.
Our mum was perfect when alcohol was not in her system
Growing up with an alcoholic parent is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences.
Growing up with an alcoholic parent is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences.
They didn’t choose to be alcoholics
No one does. It was when he retired that things really began to go downhill.
No one does. It was when he retired that things really began to go downhill.
You still have half of me
Time goes on like nothing happened. Everyone goes about their lives like nothing happened.
Time goes on like nothing happened. Everyone goes about their lives like nothing happened.
Living with an alcoholic father
Like many families with addiction, there was constant covering up to make things look ‘respectable’ and keep the secret.
Like many families with addiction, there was constant covering up to make things look ‘respectable’ and keep the secret.
Living with a Jekyll and Hyde character
My Mum was an alcoholic. It’s taken a lot to say that.
My Mum was an alcoholic. It’s taken a lot to say that.
My dad, my hero
It has taken me many, many years to understand my dad and his addiction.
It has taken me many, many years to understand my dad and his addiction.
Our story is long. Where to start?
Children of alcoholics and families will understand our story.
Children of alcoholics and families will understand our story.
