Christmas Lights and Hope for the Future
Christmas can be a time that is not very merry for a lot of people especially if mental health, alcohol or other drugs have taken over....
Hanging on to Hope, Knowing Change is Possible
Personally and professionally I have known many people who have changed the way they live their lives. They have done this because they...
Facing One's Own Depression Head On
The literature on family members affected by mental health, alcohol and other drug problems tells us that depression is common in family...
Where Are We Up to On This Journey?
At the end of Mental Health Week I find myself wondering where I am up to on this mental health, alcohol and other drug journey? And I'm...
Beating Lies With Music
If alcohol and other drugs have become a problem for you as a family member then it's important to know that they have lots of dirty...
Hang on Tight - No Matter What
One of the things about mental health, alcohol and other drug problems is that they have the power to drive families apart (if we let...
Alcohol or Drug Problem, How Do I Know?
It can be difficult to work out whether alcohol or other drugs have become a problem. For example, if we have a glass of wine or a beer...
Speaking Out: A Change in Focus is Required
There are lots of reasons why family members don't speak out about their experiences of being affected by mental health, alcohol and...
Never Give Up! Set A Boundary. Have Some Fun
Parents of children (of any age) with a mental health, alcohol or other drug problem can hang onto hope for a very long time. Some never...
Shame on Alcohol and Drugs
Shame is an awful feeling. It fills our body and mind and creates a situation where talking about things like alcohol and other drug...
