Lucy’s story: “I’ve realised I can’t ‘fix’ my mum”

Lucy | November 2021 | 1 minute

My mum is kind, caring, funny, a little shy and the most supportive mum you could wish for. But around 22 years ago, she developed a problematic relationship with alcohol, relying on it more and more to get through her days and to cope with the events of her past.

Relationships are built on trust, and that ceases to exist when people are lied to constantly

More needs to be done to raise awareness not only of alcohol dependence, but also the impact it has on those around the person drinking heavily.

Harmful drinking can cause significant issues not only for the drinker, but also for those around them. If you are affected by a loved one's drinking, you deserve support.

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