Category Archives: My Dad’s Alcoholic Prison

My Alcoholic Dad Gave Me Something

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

As a young girl I loved going for walks in the woods with my dad and my younger brother.  It was ritual which started like this: On Saturday mornings, my dad would make a ‘fry up’ which consisted of everything … Continue reading →

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My Dad – A Story of Alcoholism & Atonement

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

‘Bungling Burglar, Ex-Lag, Gun-Threat Pensioner’.  Let me introduce you to my dear old dad.  Please know, however, these are not my descriptions of my dad, oh no.  These are headlines taken from newspapers. This is because my dad is famous.  … Continue reading →

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