Richard Hogan: No one should have to grow up with addiction

"I thought alcoholics were destitute on the street, homeless and marginalised by society. I never dreamed they could be someone who passes you in the corridor or plays the guitar with you."

Richard Hogan. Photograph Moya Nolan

All this week I have been moved by the emails and letters I have received from children of parents who struggled with addiction.

I am fortunate to have a public platform.