I am a child of an alcoholic, now 28, and my Dad passed away when I was 15. I am so so thankful for these Lunchtime Lives. I particularly resonated with what Camila says here about how she wouldn't change her mum if she could, but rather feels so sorry that she didn't fulfill her potential. I feel the same about my Dad, who was such a bright, gentile, kind and empathetic person who didn't deserve to go through what he did because of his illness. I FINALLY in my late 20s feel that what me and my family went through because of my Dad's drinking is understood and shared with others. Though i wouldn't wish it on anyone, the feelings i had of shame and guilt lifted when hearing other people's stories and experiences. So thank you again. Katy
Alcolism in the UK did strike me as more rampant than in America (we lived there in the 90s) or maybe Americans hide it more - but idk it's an issue for sure all over the globe. But what I saw in London in the late evenings were people drinking until they literally couldn't walk anymore or passed out into ditches. Sirens going off too. Sometimes ladies with dresses up to their eyes too. We'd walk home friday nights and it was truly à sight to behold - the sheer amount of puke and passed out or stumbling people along the sidewalks. Like it was a culture of drinking til you couldnt drink anymore and I wonder if it's genetic or cultural or both. Sure Americans did that in college but for the most they grew out of the drinkingbtil you publicly needed help walking - but in the UK it was like let's drink and sing and stumble and then puke puddles. The puke is what I remember most about London nights. Maybe it's changed since then! Hope so.
Camilla Tominey is an excellent journalist with a high level of integrity. Now I know why she can recognize bullshit when it is in front of her -- all adult children of alcoholics have this sixth sense. Bless you Camilla for working with this organization and for your real journalism.
An amazing Interview!🙂💕 Thank you so much for your sharing Camilla and thank you Josh for your caring and empathic questions!🙂💕
I am a child of an alcoholic, now 28, and my Dad passed away when I was 15. I am so so thankful for these Lunchtime Lives. I particularly resonated with what Camila says here about how she wouldn't change her mum if she could, but rather feels so sorry that she didn't fulfill her potential. I feel the same about my Dad, who was such a bright, gentile, kind and empathetic person who didn't deserve to go through what he did because of his illness. I FINALLY in my late 20s feel that what me and my family went through because of my Dad's drinking is understood and shared with others. Though i wouldn't wish it on anyone, the feelings i had of shame and guilt lifted when hearing other people's stories and experiences. So thank you again. Katy
Thank you for this really important topic and talking about your own expierences so honestly !!
Alcolism in the UK did strike me as more rampant than in America (we lived there in the 90s) or maybe Americans hide it more - but idk it's an issue for sure all over the globe. But what I saw in London in the late evenings were people drinking until they literally couldn't walk anymore or passed out into ditches. Sirens going off too. Sometimes ladies with dresses up to their eyes too. We'd walk home friday nights and it was truly à sight to behold - the sheer amount of puke and passed out or stumbling people along the sidewalks. Like it was a culture of drinking til you couldnt drink anymore and I wonder if it's genetic or cultural or both. Sure Americans did that in college but for the most they grew out of the drinkingbtil you publicly needed help walking - but in the UK it was like let's drink and sing and stumble and then puke puddles. The puke is what I remember most about London nights. Maybe it's changed since then! Hope so.
Camilla Tominey is an excellent journalist with a high level of integrity. Now I know why she can recognize bullshit when it is in front of her -- all adult children of alcoholics have this sixth sense. Bless you Camilla for working with this organization and for your real journalism.
Very poignant