Eggshells

So why call our page eggshells? The truth is anyone who has grown up with addiction knows that eggshells are what you walk on every day. It is an unpredictable, anxiety inducing, chaotic environment. Our Dad was one of the kindest, most loving, and generous people you could meet but for reasons we will never know, was a tormented soul that found relief from alcohol. Alcoholism is a family disease that leaves its scars on everyone and erodes your mental health. This impact is something that we continue to work on, learn from, and heal from today.

Recently we both completed the 5 step method with the Dublin 15, Family support (B.L.D.A.T.F). The team there are amazing, all you have to do is mention addiction and they understand, put you at ease, listen, and support you with heartfelt professionalism. Our case was unique, as our Dad passed away in Nov 2016 so we were completing the course retrospectively. However, we both still benefited hugely from this course and would encourage any affected family member (AFM) from addiction to reach out to the many supports available nationwide. Whether the addict is still in your life or not, you need support and time to heal. 

One of the hardest parts of addiction can be accepting the impact your relationship with the addict has on you and learning to deal with it. Grieving for our Dad has taught us that you never ever get over someone you love when they pass away but you learn to accept it and live with it as time goes by. Living with the impact of growing up with addiction is similar, you never really get over it because it has shaped you and becomes part of you but accepting this, talking about it, and learning to walk with it is vital for the healing process. With this in mind, we are getting out  walking and talking across the four provinces of Ireland to raise funds and awareness!!

The challenge – Hike the four highest peaks in Ireland.

Why - to raise funds and awareness for Affected Family members of addiction.

When – May, June, July and August 2024. 

Please feel free to sponsor us and/or join us on any of the walks.

Thank you.

Jen & John