Keeping up appearances is normal for the family and friends of someone who is suffering from alcoholism. Nobody seems to understand so why try to explain? Everybody seems to judge so why talk about it? People suffer in the privacy of their homes. Children are forced to witness painful situations between their parents due to verbal or sometimes physical abuse or are themselves the object of abuse. 'Cheers' is an intriguing collection of stories and views of those affected by alcoholism through family connections, relationships, work, or personal struggles with alcohol. It openly portrays the person behind the problem.'Cheers, het isolement doorbroken' is the translation of 'Cheers, the hidden voices of alcoholism' ISBN 978-90-815393-0-2