Everybody sees others in a different way.

A young woman calls out abusive names. Who is she talking about - it is herself as others see her but was it the truth. What does she present to the world or does she tell her family what they want to hear.

A father staggers around - is he drunk again or living on his regrets in life. He dreams of the past, of a better life when he had happiness and a whole family.

The grandmother who drinks too much hates her daughter and yet the granddaughter wants to be just like her own mother when she grows up.

These scenes appear random slices of life that have no connections to each other but as the story progresses we start to see something happen. The lives of these random people and their families seems to be heading towards a possible connection but is it?

This story has elements of life that most people brush under the carpet- alcoholism, abusive relationships, suicidal thoughts, life regrets that seem to simmer forever. However it is not a depressing story, there is a positive ending and it shows that humans can overcome hurdles in life if they let others help them along the way. The choices we make affect not only ourselves but everyone else around us so let’s spend time looking forward.

This beautiful story by Sally Newman continues in her tradition of pointing out that life is not always easy and fair to all and sometimes life does throw punches at you but a cuddle can help heal the soul.

This play is truly worth seeing as it will remind us all what is really important in life – our family and to support them. Though the subject matter dwells on negative themes it is the positives that overcome them that remind us always that all is not lost and that we have the choice to change or not change our lives around.

Highly recommended for all.