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Ruth Clare's father came back from the Vietnam War a changed man: a violent, controlling parent and a dominating, aggressive husband. After escaping her difficult upbringing, Ruth went on to have a family of her own. Facing the challenges of parenting brought her past back to life, and she lived in fear that she was doomed to repeat her father's behaviour. Wanting to understand the experiences that had damaged her father, she met with other veterans and began listening to their stories of war, conscription and returning to civilian life.

Ruth Clare's father came back from the Vietnam War a changed man: a violent, controlling parent and a dominating, aggressive husband. Through a childhood of being constantly on guard, with no one to protect her but herself, Ruth learned to be strong and fierce in the face of fear. After escaping her difficult upbringing, Ruth went on to have a family of her own. Facing the challenges of parenting brought her past back to life, and she lived in fear that she was doomed to repeat her father's behaviour.

Join Ruth, Clare and Jane in changing your relationship with alcohol! We are 3 high-functioning ex-drinkers who quit alcohol and discovered the joys of living a sober life.We're ordinary women who managed to break away from the addictive cycle of alcohol use, and want to empower others to experience the same.We share our journeys, non-medical advice and explore the role of alcohol in society.Find Fizz Free on Instagram, Facebook, X and Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.