About the Author

Carolyn Hirsh is the mother of three daughters and spent most of her adult life in the workforce following her husband's early death. She was successful as a teacher, a psychologist and a Member of the Victorian Parliament. She suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following her eldest daughter's suicide, and developed addictions to alcohol and poker machines. This led to two convictions for drink-driving, and one for driving unlicensed, all under the public spotlight.