Brutally Honest Memoir When That’s Gone, That’s It By Charlie W. Pulls No Punches

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, Charlie W’s memoir, When That’s Gone, That’s It, candidly explores the devastating impact of societal judgments on his life, chronicling his struggles with addiction, homophobia, and self-worth.

 

When That’s Gone, That’s It

At the heart of When That’s Gone, That’s It lies a raw and unflinching exploration of addiction, homophobia, and the relentless pursuit of self-worth. Charlie W’s life has been a tumultuous journey, characterized by stark contrasts: the opulence of Mayfair juxtaposed with the despair of homelessness, the public persona of a successful gallery owner juxtaposed with the private struggle of addiction.

Through his memoir, Charlie invites readers into a world rarely glimpsed, sharing the unfiltered truth of his darkest moments and the arduous path to recovery. It’s a story of shattered trust, misplaced loyalty, and the unwavering courage required to confront one’s demons.

Charlie’s journey is one of contradictions, shaped by his experiences as a closeted gay man navigating a heteronormative society and his struggles with substance abuse. His memoir challenges the notion that addiction is solely a personal failing, revealing it as a complex interplay of societal pressures and individual vulnerabilities.

When That’s Gone, That’s It is a candid and brutally honest account of masculinity, loyalty, abandonment, adolescence, mental health, self-medication, and recovery. It’s a story that sheds light on the complexities of addiction and the resilience of the human spirit.

Charlie W.

I wanted to write this book because I realised that my story isn’t just about addiction – it’s about survival in a world that refuses to accept difference.

Growing up, I internalised the homophobia around me and used alcohol and drugs to blur the pain, to forget, to fit in. But there comes a point when you can’t run from yourself any more. Writing ‘When That’s Gone, That’s It’ has been as much about finding peace with my past as it has been about trying to help others see that there is always a way out, no matter how deep you think you’ve sunk.

-Charlie W.

Charlie W established himself as a prominent LGBT+ magazine columnist in the early 2000s, where he candidly explored themes of intimacy, relationships, and the challenges of navigating a heteronormative society. Despite his public success, Charlie privately grappled with a 35-year addiction that spiraled into a downward spiral of drug use and despair.

Now clean for over eight years, Charlie has turned his life around and uses his memoir, When That’s Gone, That’s It, to share his inspiring story of survival, recovery, and redemption. Through his memoir, he offers a raw and honest account of his struggles, offering hope and support to others who may be facing similar challenges.

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