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A powerful example of how children are affected by their parents and inherit their pain.

 

This young man is counting backwards from 21, relaying a detail from every year of his life.

And it’s incredibly painful to watch. This is a well-articulated example of how children are affected by their parents, and inherit their pain.

If you’ve ever wondered whether kids really see and understand everything you do, this will answer the question for you.

When Patrick says, “When my mother was pregnant with me, I wonder if she hoped, as so many mothers do, that her baby boy would grow up to be just like his father” – your heart will break a little.

You can see more of Patrick Roche’s work on Facebook.

If you are worried that yourself or a family member might have a drinking problem, you can find help at Alcoholics Anonymous. You can call the national AA hotline at  1300 22 22 22.

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