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Chapter 9: your mum will chase you with a butcher's knife
Chapter 9: your mum will chase you with a butcher's knife
Chapter 9: your mum will chase you with a butcher's knife
Tuesday 10th October 2017
Rosie Waterland shares a harrowing childhood memory involving her mentally ill mother and a butcher's knife in Chapter 9 of 'Mum Says My Memoir Is A Lie'.
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Get the buttons here!A Night of Fear: Rosie Waterland's Childhood Terror
It was hard for us and at the time, you know we were kids, and so I didn't understand it and I just felt like you were a crappy mum, do you know what I mean?
Imagine being a child and having to fend for yourself because your mother is chasing you with a butcher's knife. That's the chilling reality Rosie Waterland recounts in Chapter 9 of 'Mum Says My Memoir Is A Lie'. This episode dives deep into one of the most terrifying nights of Rosie's childhood, revealing the intense impact of her mother's mental illness and alcohol addiction on their family life.
Rosie and her older sister had to seek help as their mother, Lisa, spiraled out of control after the death of Rosie's father. This was a pivotal moment marking the beginning of Lisa's descent into full-blown alcoholism, often leaving Rosie and her siblings to navigate life on their own. The episode isn't just about fear and trauma, though. Rosie and Lisa also discuss the small but significant moments of resilience and humor that helped them survive those dark times.
From the recipe for 'Rosie's Chicken Soup' that Rosie still makes today to the absurdity of some situations they found themselves in, this conversation is a mix of raw emotion and unexpected levity. The themes explored in this episode are heavy: domestic violence, addiction, and mental illness. But Rosie and Lisa's candid dialogue offers a glimmer of hope and a reminder that recovery is possible.
Their story is a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure and find light even in the darkest moments. If you're looking for a podcast episode that tackles tough subjects with honesty and a touch of humor, this one's for you.