In her own recovery from alcoholism, Patty sifts through resentments toward her father, known to most as Wild Bill, after navigating a lifetime of family chaos and grief, all sparked by his drinking and wild ways. Listen to hear how Patty came to see herself in her father, and find the compassion to forgive him, and ultimately herself.
If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
EPISODE #3 | Patty Refuses to Follow in Wild Bill’s Footsteps
Pronouns: She/Her
I am shuffled off to the damp cold church basement for the Alateen meeting. There are other teens there that are suffering from living with active alcoholism. I feel a sense of belonging and a sense of betrayal. I’m being asked to share the family secrets: Don’t talk. Don’t trust. Don’t feel.
Episode Contributors:
Eva Tenuto (she/her), Host
Patty Curry (she/her), Storyteller
Sam Chilton (he/him), Storyteller
Morris Bassick (he/him), Storyteller
Storytelling Prompt:
Write a true story about a significant turning point in your relationship with a parent or guardian.
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