Joeys father is very abusive and often beats Joey when he’s drunk. Joey try’s to take all the bearings so his siblings, Shannon- who’s 16, Tadhg- whos 11, Ollie- who’s 7, and baby Sean- who’s 3, doesn’t ever need to take any bearings. His mothers not much better by being quiet neglectful to her own children. And we don’t talk of Darren. Joeys older brother that left years ago when Joey was 12. Joey and user go to school together and they no of each other but are friends..but there friendly.