Mihi
Mihi grew up blaming herself for her mum’s physical and alcohol abuse. She talks about her journey to trust again and her aunty who kept her safe through the years.
This recording talks about the effects of a mother's alcohol use. It references trust issues. It may bring back traumatic memories for some listeners. Please seek help if you need it at any point.
Chapter 1
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"I always thought I did something wrong. I’ve learnt I didn’t do anything wrong, and it wasn’t me."End Quote
Chapter 2
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"Obviously mum was dealing with some stuff, and she used alcohol to escape it..."End Quote
Chapter 3
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"She would talk about wanting to break the cycle. I think at a young age that really stuck."End Quote
Chapter 4
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"She’s actually listening and you’re not gonna get a thump […] because you said something she didn’t like."End Quote
Chapter 5
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"Her talking about what she’s done and whatnot, you sort of take onboard different ways on how to help heal yourself."End Quote
Chapter 6
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"... that’s when the healing starts happening: it's when you start talking to somebody."End Quote