I had my first drink at about the age of 8, a babycham taken from the fridge without my parents knowing until the following day by finding the empty bottle in the bin. ... VIEW
It's been a long and challenging year for us all but we are entering the New Year with new hope and goals for Kennedy Street, all of which we are one step closer to since receiving a welcome donation from The Mercers’ Company. ... VIEW
We'd attend parties and BBQ’s hosted by other families affected by the disease, where the only drinks served were cans of Coke and fancy sparkling grape juice.
While dad was attending AA, my mum was immersed in Al Anon, the support group for families of alcoholics. Years later, when I asked how she coped for all those years... ... VIEW
The word, "cheers", the clinking of glasses, the swish of alcohol, the insipid smiles on faces in preparation for celebration is something I cannot connect with or relate to. I see no joy in using alcohol to 'celebrate' anything anymore. Far from it. Alcohol is a mind altering substance, why would you actively change that natural high for the false, fake promises that alcohol delivers? ... VIEW
The amount of information regarding addiction, overcoming addiction and addiction treatment can be overwhelming and confusing. It can be difficult ... VIEW
What is Transformation:Talks? In 2017 when we where starting out, our Transformation:Talks project was shortlisted by Crowdfunder & Voom Pioneers. £1000 ... VIEW