Food issues
Brekky for John was always the same during the week. Microwaved Weetbix laden with sugar served to him in bed with a cup of tea and soggy toast covered in jam. Disguised as a sweet gesture it was designed to keep Jim and his sister in their rooms and out the way. His Dad’s job was very important you see and he had to drive a long way every day to get there. John left before peak hour and returned after. A trip to the RSL after work was important and he was on a committee or two as well.
Jim’s Dad worked at a community housing project for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. He would take them there to Gala days and on school holidays when he couldn’t get baby-sitting. Jim found it terrifying as the clients were often friendly but to his mind as a child i
