Episode 10 - With Author John Taylor

Life with Alcohol and Drugs

In this episode, we are joined by Tich Watson who is the Scottish Families Connecting Families Development Officer and John Taylor who is the Friends and Family Lead for Turning Point.

John is here to chat about his new book ‘Alcohol Stole My Mum’, he shares his experiences, journey, and the process behind writing his book.

Alcohol Stole My Mum: Order a Copy - https://alcoholstolemymum.co.uk/

Please note that there are some scenarios spoken about and language used in this podcast that may cause upset to some listeners. We believe in letting speakers tell their truthful stories and using the language that is comfortable for them.

If you are impacted by anything you hear in this podcast, you can get in touch with the services below:

Scottish Families

Helpline: 08080 10 10 11
Email: [e-mail]
Webchat: sfad.org.uk

Scottish Women’s Aid

Helpline: 0800 027 1234
Email: [e-mail]
Webchat: womensaid.scot

Abused Men in Scotland

Helpline: 03300 949 395
Email: [e-mail]

John was speaking to us as part of our new Bound Together project. To find out more visit our website - https://www.sfad.org.uk/communities/bound-together

For a transcript of this episode, please visit our website - https://www.sfad.org.uk/life-with-alcohol-and-drugs-podcast