Alia, a 32-year-old woman battling with a secret addiction to alcohol. lonely and isolated, this fictional short story explains her struggles, mentally and physically. Taunted by dreams, regret and circumstance, will she manage to climb out of the dark hole that has had her trapped for years? This story highlights tragically realistic life events linked with the demise addiction often causes. my aim of this piece is not just to simply write a story- its to hopefully evoke emotion and understanding and realisation that true hope is not too far away.