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.
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.
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.
Children of alcoholics and families will understand our story.
Children of alcoholics and families will understand our story.
It was like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the Hyde part always overwhelmed you.
It was like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the Hyde part always overwhelmed you.
I am still here fighting on and there is always more of my story to tell.
I am still here fighting on and there is always more of my story to tell.
The day alcoholism was no longer just something that you lived with.
The day alcoholism was no longer just something that you lived with.
Sarah is a powerhouse campaigner to reduce stigma for families affected by alcohol problems.
Sarah is a powerhouse campaigner to reduce stigma for families affected by alcohol problems.
Finally I understand, no blame or reprimand
Finally I understand, no blame or reprimand
We have to change the conversations around addiction and being a COA. I won’t stop trying.
We have to change the conversations around addiction and being a COA. I won’t stop trying.
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