Alcoholism

23 Jun, 2026

When Daniel asked to stay with us for a few weeks, I believed there were still boundaries I could enforce, still a life I could protect. I had not yet realised that, by letting him in, I was beginning to build a life I would not be able to leave.

9 Jun, 2026

Alcoholism is a relentless disease that strips away dignity, trust, and stability. For sixteen years, I lived inside its shadow, trying to hold together a marriage that was quietly and steadily coming apart. Alcoholism is ten times worse, ten times more harmful than any cancer.