The 1 in 5 Documentary: A film about the forgotten children of alcoholics
1 in 5 children are affected by a parent’s drinking. John Taylor was one of those children. He was trapped in the family cycle until one day he broke free.
Now it is his mission to make a difference for the children of today.
Through interviews with professionals and people affected, this powerful documentary exposes the often overlooked struggles these children face, navigating a world overshadowed by addiction and trauma.
From the crippling effects of neglect to the emotional scars that linger well into adulthood, follow their journey of resilience, healing, and the quest for understanding.
The 1 in 5 sheds light on the silent struggles behind closed doors, offering hope, awareness, and a call to action for a generation haunted by the spectre of alcoholism.
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Alcohol Stole My Mum
The 1 in 5 documentary follows John’s bestselling book ‘Alcohol Stole My Mum‘.
“As that little boy, I tried my hardest to get my mum sober but never could. So I soon learnt to hate myself.”
In the book, John tells how his love for his mother turned to hate. He blamed himself for the domestic violence he witnessed between his parents.
John’s trauma continued to affect him into adulthood, and, like his Mum, he began relying on alcohol to cope. Thankfully, John found recovery in 2003, keen to break the cycle of addiction for his children.
Through writing, John has sought to expose the harm, trauma and abuse he suffered as that little boy and explore how it has made him the man he is today.
John Taylor is a Nacoa supporter and Family and Friends Lead at the Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Service in London.
Read more about the book and John’s motivation for writing it:
