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...
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...
The Trouble With Secrets
Hi Jo, I have also found that secrets make our journey lonely and isolating. And I think it's true to say that family members keep...
Keeping Secrets
Hi Susan, I totally agree with your story that we have to keep so many secrets about our love ones who suffer with mental illness. This...
Let's talk about being affected by mental health, alcohol and other drug problems
Family members often keep it secret that they are affected by mental illness. It can be hard to talk about it because you love that person v
