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I have compiled this book to help myself and others, to understand and cope with Alcoholism and Dementia which affects millions of people worldwide.I have written the poems from the perspective of my Mother; a Former Alcoholic and currently suffering with Early Onset Dementia. I have also written some of the poems from my own perspective, showing the effects that my Mother's illness has had on myself and our family.It has been a long, difficult journey for all of us that is ongoing. The consequences will never leave us but all we can do is try to accept and cope with the life that we have been given. Support each other and help anybody who has to endure the same pain...

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Hayley was born in Luton in 1986. She now lives in the Cotswolds. She began her poetry writing journey about 6 years ago, after finding an outlet to cope with her emotions dealing with a difficult childhood. Losing her Father at the age of 11 years old to Heart Disease. Throughout her childhood until her late teens, Hayley watched her Mother battle, Alcoholism. In 2005 Hayley's Mother was diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia at the young age of 46. Ever since Hayley and her family have been watching her Mother fight the daily struggles associated with Dementia. Hayley was encouraged to document her feelings in her poems to help her communicate the emotions that she hides behind her Bright Smile. This is her First Collection of emotional, truthful, gritty poems written in her own perspective and through her Mothers eyes.

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