Lee Crowhurst
Lee Crowhurst
26) Double Standards (You Can't Dance)
26) Double Standards (You Can't Dance)
26) Double Standards (You Can't Dance)
Thursday 2nd September 2021
Lee Crowhurst explores his father's conflicting views on dancing and the effects of alcoholism on family life in this episode of 'My Alcoholic Mother'.
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Get the buttons here!Dancing with Double Standards: A Family's Struggle
My father's views, however, were completely and utterly off the scale. He hated the gay community with an absolute passion and from An Early Age.
Imagine being told that dancing is unmanly, only to be forced to dance at family gatherings. In this gripping episode of 'My Alcoholic Mother', Lee Crowhurst takes us through the conflicting messages and double standards he faced growing up. His father, a staunch critic of men dancing, paradoxically insisted on it at parties, often leading to abusive situations. Lee's father held strong prejudices against the gay community, views that clashed with Lee's more open-minded beliefs.
This tension created a minefield of family dynamics, worsened by his father's alcoholism. The episode dives deep into how these conflicting ideologies and the toxic environment shaped Lee's personal growth and mental health. It's a raw and honest look at the complexities of living with an alcoholic parent and the societal pressures to conform to rigid gender roles. Lee's story is a poignant reminder of the far-reaching effects of addiction on family life and personal development.
By sharing his experiences, Lee aims to shed light on these hidden struggles and encourage others to seek help and prioritize their mental well-being.