Holyoake helped give us back the mum that alcohol took away
The role Holyoake played in my life many years ago is unforgettable. Rewind to around when I was 12 years old. I became aware that my parents had a ...
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The role Holyoake played in my life many years ago is unforgettable. Rewind to around when I was 12 years old. I became aware that my parents had a ...
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My adult son has been living with me for the past few years, since he returned from overseas. He promised to stay a few months only but as a result ...
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My story begins with a difficult childhood. My parents divorced when I was five and my Mum was left to look after five children. Then came the step-dad who ...
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I have lived with depression most of my life, and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 1998. My life has been punctuated with a deep sense of loss, abuse ...
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I remember lying on my prison bed thinking about the violent relationship I had been in, the physical and emotional abuse I endured and the effect it had on ...
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When did you start using drugs? Drugs have been a part of my life since I was 16. I’ve tried everything over the years – cannabis, LSD, ecstasy, morphine ...
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My journey in Australia began back in 1983 – the year I migrated from Ireland. Along with my family and possessions, I brought along my problems with alcohol as ...
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Where did things begin to go wrong? After being married for 7 years and bringing up 5 kids, I discovered that my husband had an affair. It led to ...
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As a teenager, I had it all – an only son from a rich family living in a cool suburb. I was a student in a private school, and ...
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On the surface, I was a highly functional adult and very successful. But when I got home, I was using dope and burying things I really needed to address. ...
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