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Molley@A Mother Life
well done guys.. I will watch with interest
Lucy
Beautiful. And looking forward to more.
apleasanthouse
I didn’t know you existed! Wonderful.
sobermommies
Welcome!! 🙂
E's mama
This is just the thing I’ve been searching for. Thank you
Sober Mommies
Welcome! So glad you found us! Make yourself at home 🙂
Yvonne
This is such a great site. Well done!
Sober Mommies
Thanks Yvonne! Glad you’re here!! 🙂
Chelle B.
I love this! Thank you so much for creating this site, it’s such an important topic!!
kelly1970
I recently came across this site and thankful that I did. I’m recently again, trying to get sober and stay sober.
Sober Mommies
Welcome, Kelly!!! We’re so glad you’re here!!! ????
Marnie
I just joined (after months of lurking) and am so grateful to the women who participate here. I have a little over 3 yrs sobriety and struggle to pick up the phone and reach out when I should. Plus, moments of privacy are few and far between, so it is great to have a place to go right at my finger tips. I’ll keep coming back!
Julie
Welcome, Marnie!!!
Congratulations on three years!!! That’s AMAZING! The phone can feel like it’s 1000lbs. sometimes, right? I can absolutely relate to that. I’m SO glad you’re here and not “lurking” anymore!! Please do keep coming back!! Please also feel free to visit our facebook page where we all connect on a daily basis. I look forward to learning more about you!!! http://www.facebook.com/SoberMommies 🙂
Janej9876
Hi. I don’t know if anyone will read this or if I’m even posting in the right place. I’m very new to this. But I want to reach out. I am an alcoholic mommy trying to get sober. I’ve tried before, and I know it might sound like I’m kidding myself here but I really feel it might be “different” this time. I’ve had some….epiphanies, let’s say. And stuff has happened that I’m not ready to talk about. What I could really, really use right now is some hope from the other side. If any of you sober ladies could reply and tell me how happy you are being sober and how much better it’s been for you, I think it would help me to hear that. Thank you.
Julie
Welcome, Jane!!!
I’m SO glad you’re here and that you reached out!!!! I’m just working on our BRAND NEW community forum!!! https://sobermommies.com/community-forum/ This would be a GREAT place to post this and get some feedback!!
Are you able to create a profile? Let me know if you have any trouble.
XOXO
tausha marie cram
I have been clean and sober a little over 10 years… I love it… It’s a fail choice I chose everyday to commit 2 another 24 hrs.. Start there you well be amazed how different you feel how connected … I did some many things in my addiction that I forgot the most important thing at all at that time my eldest daughter she would be 14 if she where still alive… It’s hard but having my higher power god and my daughter Adrianna Maria Romero cram watching me from above helps me keep on track and do the best I can for my other 4 children… You deserve to love and accept you for who you are… Lots of love ? you have taken the 1st step accepting you have a problem and reaching out that’s amazing
Quincey
Janej9876
I have been looking at blogs and sites for years but have never posted. This post inspired to to write this since I felt it said exactly what I wanted to say. It is different this time. I am so tired and at a point of actually being scared to drink. I need to change for my kids. I never want them to feel this way and need to show them that you don’t need to be drunk to have fun. I am ready but can’t do it alone.
Sara
Being clear headed day after day for the last five years has been hard, but so worth it! I learn more about myself all the time and I am finally getting to the point I love me.
Misty Weathington
Hello honey. My name is Misty and I am a long time member of Sober Mommies. You wanted some hope from the other side right? Well I can share my story with you if it helps. I am an recovering addict. A little under four years. I was one of those hopeless dipefiends who stole from her family, abandoned her kids, lived in abandoned houses and sold herself to get high. I was in and out of prison and even gave up two babies in my addiction! As well as losing custody of my two older boys…now, I can here you saying to yourself ” geeze, at least I’m not THAT bad” but I caution you.. I remember looking at alcoholics and addicts in that very same way many years ago! As time went on and I just more people made more bad choices…I had to use more and more to cover up the pain. I started with a prescription that was written for me when I had a tooth pulled!!! Anyways, I guess the point of all this is to tell you how my story has changed! I am now a clean and healthy mom of 3 year old twins! Both my older boys now stay with me. I have contact with the two who I gave up for adoption. I have a home, a car, bills (lol) and responsibilities. I take care of mentally disabled family members and am an active member of my church! I HAVE NO DESIRE TO USE! Now, that one was hard and took awhile! For a long time whenever life was stressful or painful I wanted to cover that up! I developed a shopping addiction, an eating addiction, sleeping addiction, and even a gaming addiction! But whatever happened I just stayed clean and kept going on to the next good thing! Eventually the beauty I see in the day, the joy I have in my family, the peace within my soul became more important than avoiding the hard part. We do recover! We do become happy, healthy, successful members of society!!! My friend, there IS HOPE ON THE OTHER SIDE!!!!!!!
Satoriibliss
Wow I love your site! I have been looking for some form of support group or help on the struggles sober mommies go through. It is just what I needed.
Julie
Welcome!!!
Let me know if there is anything we can do for you!! 🙂
XOXO
momieof5
As I sat in an OB appointment accompanied by 14 year old daughter and 7 month old son venting to a friend of mine over how even being sober their are still people out there (family) who just wont let it go. Life is hard in recovery add kids to it and well we know the story right. So my search began this morning to find some people that lead the same hectic life I do. Great site
Julie
Mission accomplished!!! We know exactly how hard it is and how hectic it can be! So happy you found us!! XOXO
Shar
Great site!
Julie
Thank you!! So glad you’re here!!
XOXO
Sethly
I’ve been struggling so much with needing help but being afraid of losing my kids. I’m grateful this site exist.
Julie
And we’re grateful you’re here!!! Let us know if there is anything we can do to help and support you!!!
XOXO
Barbs
What a fantastic site! On Boxing Day I will have been sober for 5 years and I wish I had found something like this when I was in the early days.
Julie
Congratulations, Barbs!! That’s incredible! I wish I had started something like this sooner too, but better late than never, right? Hehe. I’m so glad you’re here with us! XOXO
Andrea
nice site
VivaLaDiva405
Omg – thank you, thank you, thank you for existing! I can’t wait to dive in and read. God willing, I’ll have 10 yrs on Jan. 1, and I had my baby girl 7 months ago.
Julie
Congratulations on 10 years AND your baby girl!! I’m thrilled to have you here, and look forward to connecting with you!
Feel free to use the forums to reach out anytime as well!! XOXO
Rachel
Glad to have found this page
Laura Forrester
Thank you
Rebecca
I am just beginning. Scared and excited. So glad to have stumbled upon this resource. The timing is perfect…meant to be. I am so grateful. Looking forward to my future journey. Thank you all!
Julie
Thank YOU for being here, Rebecca!! I’m so glad you stumbled upon us! Getting and being sober can be scary sometimes! We’re here if you need anything. Please don’t hesitate to reach out! Feel free to use the forum to connect and get support! XOXO
Jennifer Jordan
New to sobriety and could use any support out there!
Julie
Welcome, Jennifer!!!
We’re here! Let us know how we can help you! Feel free to use the forums to reach out to other women and get more support! XOXO
Court
My name is Court- I am a mother and I am an alcoholic. This morning I wrote a letter to myself and included 50 reasons why I am ashamed of myself for drinking. I need help and when I came across this cite it’s a blessing.
Julie
I’m SO glad you’re here, Court!!! WELCOME! Feel free to use our forums to connect to other moms, and also to submit your story!
sobermommies.com/submissions
NewMom
I’m 16 months sober today with an amazing 4 month old. And it’s hard. For many reasons, I came closer to drinking today than I have in a long time; and it’s been so emotional. Then I found you all and it became the good kind of emotional:). My tribe. …..Thank you thank you thank you for helping me not to drink today. You are a blessing!
sheenataranto
I went and posted on the forum. I’m hoping this website can finally help me to heal. My guilt and self punishment are just sending me in a vicious circle. I love my kids so much and I feel bad for all the stupid mistakes I’ve made I’m hoping to be better and learn to overcome the guilt with help from others. Thanks ladies.
Ashley Brewer
Hey Sober Mommies!
I was wondering if you ladies were still offering the HTML link to add the Mommitment to blogs/websites? I just signed the petition & would LOVE to help with this cause by displaying your badge on my site. Thanks! <3
Julie
Absolutely!!! I’ll email it to you!!
Misty Weathington
Where is the forum Jules? Want to help!
Julie Maida
I’m working on a new one and trying to hide the old mess until it’s done. Send me an email and let’s chat!!
alikat
OK today is day one for me. I am ready to commit!! So glad I found this site. Wish me luck;)
Julie
Wooooooo Hoooooooo!!!! Welcome and congratulations!!!!!
Let us know if you need anything!
NEVER*ALONE*AGAIN*
XOXO
SoberMummy
Hats off to you ladies! I love what you’re doing! Check out my blog at http://www.mummywasasecretdrinker.blogspot.com I’ll post a link to your site. Onwards and upwards soberly xx
mysoberlife
These blogs are so useful when starting out, I’m glad there are places for us all to read the experience of people who have gone through it before.
Claire whitby
I’ve spent the last 2 years trying to convince myself to give up alcohol and spent 2 years not doing that! I’m ready to make the change and glad I have found this site for support x
Chris
Thanks for being here
Mary Jo Jo Matey
My daughter is an functioning alcoholic .. with 2 children .. ages 7 and 10. She drives drinking and has no STRENGTH in being there in a solid way for my sweet grandchildren .. my heart aches for them both .. the screaming and fighting among them is like I have NEVER seen before.. and the nightmare is there any time I try to visit .. blame gets thrown everywhere !!! I have to leave.. and not participate in all of the insanity .. but then I feel sooo bad for the kids please is there any thing I can do to help the sweet angry scared kids ?? 🙁
Julie
I’m so sorry to hear that your daughter is struggling. Calling the police and reporting your daughter when you know she is drinking and on the road might be an option. Have you ever heard of a program called Al-Anon? It is for the family members and friends of alcoholics. There will be many women there with experience dealing and coping with your situation who may be able to help you. If you send me a message and let me know where you live, I can help you find a meeting in your area and perhaps even set you up with someone to go with. julieATsobermommiesDOTcom Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth Celorier
So happy this site exists… I am a mother of 3 children who have watched me struggle with addiction for years. . I am sober now pregnant with twins but ddefinately needs support…thank you for being here..
Julie
I’m so happy you’re here, Beth!! Please feel free to reach out any time! We’re always here to support you. And congratulations on your sobriety and the twins!!!!
Becca
Just what I’ve been looking for. Thank you.
Carrie worrell
Looking forward to reading other peoples experiences.
Amiee Bettencourt
excited to hear more!
Megan
I’m already n love with this!!! Can’t wait to see more… ????
patti yager
I would love to be involved with other women who struggles with the same things i do. Thank you
panda
Glad I found you!
Kris
Thanks.
Valerie
This is exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks 🙂
faith81
I so need this.
megan
14 weeks pregnant and 76 days sober for the first and longest time in 15 years.
Julie
Megan!!!
Congratulations on both your pregnancy and your sobriety!! That’s INCREDIBLE!! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you!!!
Leah
Thank you
Peggy
Pls sign me up for newsletter
Deborah S.
What a fantastic website! I am so happy I found you 🙂 Thank you for creating this space. As someone who has struggled with addiction my whole life I would like to wholeheartedly recommend a book I just finished entitled “Addiction is the Symptom” by author Dr. Rosemary Brown. It is amazing that after all my years of programs, counseling and books that there is a new concept still to be discovered. This book truly showed me that the tried and true 12 step program is, in fact, incomplete. Emotional “freedom” and independence is so crucial to the healing process, and reading this book has given me insight and tools necessary to find that freedom within myself. After finishing this book I feel reinvigorated, I was feeling very frustrated hearing the same old lines and advice, it was refreshing to hear this take on it. I hope this will make it on a future book recommendation list of yours or blog post. I strongly feel it will helps others as much as it has helped me. I would happily share a copy with all the struggling mommies out there if I could. Thank you again!
Julie
We’re so glad you’re here, Deborah! Thank you also for telling us about that book!! I will definitely check it out! 🙂
Chels
Is there hope? Looking for support to get through the rough situation I’ve put myself and family in… here’s to hoping
Julie
Yes, there is always hope. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help you. We have a secret support group on Facebook. If you are interested in joining, please send me a friend request and a message so I can add you. If you’re not on Facebook, feel free to send me an email julie(@)sobermommies.com. We are here to support you in any way we can. XOXO
Kelsey
Discovered this website for the first time and I look forward to working on my sobriety. Right now, it is a daily struggle, but I am taking the right steps on the road to recovery.
Virginia
I am just looking for women that deal with what I deal with.
Julie
Tell us what you deal with and we’ll match you up with other women who deal with it too. 😉
patti
hello I have 5 years clean and I am about to graduate with my associates degree and I am working in a recovery center, I have two beautiful children. I never thought that I could do it.
Julie
That’s so amazing, Patti!!! Welcome and Congratulations!!!!!!!!! WOOPWOOP!!
Sabrina
I have been searching for this. 🙂 3 years clean. Almost done College diploma #2. Mamma of 2 beautiful kiddos.
Julie
Welcome, Sabrina!! Congratulations, Mumma!!! SO AMAZING what we can accomplish, isn’t it?
Angelia Hobbs
Love the site!!!!!
joanne
Alcohol free for 42 days. X
Julie Maida
WOOT WOOT!!!!! You go, Girl.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
ManVsMommy
New to sobriety. Feeling alone and ashamed.
Julie Maida
Keep emailing with me, Mumma. We will do our very best to make sure you are NEVER*ALONE*AGAIN <3
Tiffany
This is wonderful! Thanks! ODAAT
Ali
Thank you. Xxx
marie seitz
i need this. looking for all the support i can get!
Hallie
Wow.. I’m so glad I came across this I site. I need this more than ever! It’s good to know you are never alone.
Angie Cartagena
Hi I’m Angie.. I really love this website and the movement thank you so much…
Sara
So happy to have found this. I am 5 years sober and due to deliver my son any day now. I have to have a c section and I am worried about having to have drugs in my body again for the surgery. I am so happy in my sobriety and so afraid of becoming a mother again. It really is such a vulnerable state.
Julie Maida
Congratulations, Sara! Please keep us updated, and let us know how we can best support you!
barbara myers
I have 9 months clean on Nov 15th . I live in a recovery house. My four children are in two separate foster homes and my husband is also in a recovery house. Dcs is filing termination n I see my kids struggling with the pain I have caused them. I just want to say how grateful I am for my recovery and my God! Thank you for this page I love it!
Julie Maida
Congratulations on 9mos, Barbara! I’m so sorry to hear that your family is struggling. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. I’m so glad you found us!!
Bracken
Love it!
Bracken
I’m not a mommy yet! I’m in my first trimester of my first pregnancy. I just had a year sober yesterday. Things are so much better for me now. I have been feeling nauseous and been sick all day so I missed my homegroup and I’m feeling weird about it. I’m only close with about 3 women that are in AA. Sometimes I feel guilty about that but I’ve never been super outgoing and I don’t think literally every aspect of my personality will change after a year of sobriety! Sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly…
Julie Maida
So many congratulations, Bracken!!! Welcome!!
Meranda aleo
I am am alcoholic amd drink every day how do I regain my self worth
Julie Maida
I’m so glad you reached out, Meranda. That is a very good question, and one we are happy to help you find the answer to.
Ginny
That’s a question I think we all ask one day at a time and keep reaching out
Blessed
I’m ready to be sober and stay sober for my son. One day at a time. I’m hoping that God and y’all support will help. Looking forward to new beginnings
Julie Maida
Welcome!!! We are here to support you in any way we can! If you’re on Facebook, we have a closed support group. Feel free to join us!! Facebook.com/groups/sobermommies 🙂
Ginny
So glad your here !!!
Manvsmommy
Sober mommy in very early recovery. Feeling very alone, old friends love me but don’t truly understand, haven’t made any real new friends in the rooms yet. It feels so hard to change when everything around me remains the same. There is this disconnect that leaves me empty. Anyone else feel this way early on?
Julie Maida
Absolutely!! I felt all of those things! To be honest, everything kind of sucked when I first got sober, mostly because I don’t like change much, but in time it all worked itself out and I found an amazing group of women who helped me find myself again. 🙂 I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s keep emailing, and hopefully chat for real someday. <3
Erica
I have 9 months sober tomorrow and just stumbled across this site… I am so excited to have an avenue to reach other sober moms!!!
marie ziegler
I am a single mom of 3.
I’ve been sober for almost 8 years.
I want to give back….i just dont know how.
My younger brother recently has passed away from addiction.
Its too late for me to help him but i would like to help others.
Marie
chelsea
This is a great site for sober moms!! I really love it!!! My name is Chelsea I was addicted for many years. I’ve been sober for 1 month and 7 days!!! I have a Lil girl turning 6 this Tuesday I been lost the last few years of her life now that I’m sober I do alot more things with my Lil girl and family!!! It feels alot better to be sober!! I’ve been looking for a job but haven’t got one yet. It’s hard not having a job r no money so I could give my Lil girl the best Christmas r birthday but I no I can give her my love and a sober mommy this year!! I’m also going to n/a meeting it makes me feel alot better than being the person I used to be!!! I’ll keep coming back!!!!
Stephanie
Reading these gave me optimism about starting my sobriety today!!!
Julie Maida
Woooo Hoooo!!! CONGRATULATIONS! Please let me know if we can be of ANY assistance!! 🙂
Kassy Clifford
So happy I found this site! I’ve been sober 1 year and 1 week!
Julie Maida
WELCOME WELCOME!! Congratulations on your recovery! I’m so glad you’re here, and look forward to learning with and from you!
Celina descoteaux
I need help and resources to turn to
Julie Maida
I sent you an email at the address you provided. Please feel free to contact me anytime, but also check out our resource page! sobermommies.com/resources <3
paul
Great insight, to be able to overcome addiction, first acceptance is key, then seek help.
909Rudy_SunShine516
New member joining tonight; but is there anyone or anything even still actively posting on here?!?!! I just joined, so I’m still figuring navigating the site out :/
Julie Maida
Hi there!! Yes, we’re still here. 🙂 WELCOME!!! Please feel free to scroll through the posts. We’ll be posting more very soon.
Ginny
We are still here , and glad to have you here !!!
Dennis
Good platform, the probable solution for overcoming addiction is first acceptance as Paul says and then seeking assistance from the rehabilitation center.
Julie Maida
For sure, Dennis! However, a rehabilitation center is not always a part of everyone’s recovery. Some people stop on their own and many stay stopped by using all sorts of methods. 🙂
shelly
Last post was January 23rd. How active is this sit, I would like to join.
Julie Maida
This shit is as active as it can be while being run by one person doing all the things. 🙂 I can only do so much, Girlfriend. Have you joined our Facebook group? That shit is way more active on the daily. 😉
Facebook.com/groups/sobermommies
Julie Maida
Also, for the record, the last post was published on February 8th. 😀
mmfritter
I’m trying to figure out this site – which seems like a great site! I’m sure how to post- If anyone could help, I would love to start being active in this group to give/receive support.
mmfritter
Not sure how to post in the forums. Sorry.
Julie Maida
I’m actually looking for some help with the forums!! I run this whole site by myself, and it’s really hard to keep up with everything. If you can and are willing to assist, PLEASE email me asap!! julie[@]sobermommies.com
Mel
Just found this website! Need some kind of support. My husband and I drink together. And he swears he’ll never stop, but I have to!
Julie Maida
Welcome, Mel!! Please let us know how we can help!! 🙂 We also have a closed Facebook group. Feel free to join us!
Facebook.com/groups/sobermommies
Katie B
I’d like to join this forum please
Julie Maida
Hi Katie,
Are you having trouble accessing the forum?
Lynn
Rock Bottom
I have no doubt that God had a hand in me finding this site! I am on day 5 of being sober and can’t do this alone!! I am scared, empty and alone dealing with this:(
I have lost family, friends, my job and myself due to alcohol. I am ready to accept it, take action and deal with it. I know it’s going to be hard, but reading so many wonderful posts on here gives me hope!!
Lynn
Lm
Hi I am 12 days sober and have no idea how I am going to do this. I am a mother of 3, wife, business owner. And I just got my 5th dwi. Here I sit with possible jail in my future, scram braclet, license revoked permently. I just can’t believe I am here again. I don’t see how I can ever find happiness again. The humiliation is overwhelming. I am unable to stop crying or get out of bed .
I have been struggling for 15 years. From the outside everything looked perfect but I am dying inside. I don’t know how to pick up the pieces. I can’t imagine never driving again. How will I run businesses get kids everywhere I am so overwhelmed. The thought of everyone in the community finding out. How is this id going to affect my family. I need help. The thought of always having to depend on someone for the rest if my life scares me. I’ve never been able to tell anyone how I really feel
Julie Maida
I’m so glad you’re here. We will help you in any way we can! Please feel free to reach out and also join our closed support group on Facebook until our new forums are installed here!
Lm
Hi Misty,
This is just surreal. I can’t believe how much alcohol taken from me. I’m trying to stay in today and be grateful for what I do have, but you know how the alcoholic mind works
Angela
Hi my name is Angela Arn. I need some support in my life.I have about 6 month’s clean off of Methdone and 8 off of heroin. I feel really sad alot.it’s hard to except my past.I blame myself for alot of things.I lost my babie boy Evan to my addiction. Now that I’m sobber I miss him more than ever.
Julie Maida
Hi Angela, Welcome. I’m still working on the forums for this site. Until then, please feel free to join our closed Facebook group or send me an email so I can connect you with further support! Facebook.com/groups/sobermommies julie[@]sobermommies.com
Ry
Hi there I am Ryann and am new to this site but I think it is a great way for moms to support each other. ( Lord knows we need it!) I guess I’ve always known I not the typical drinker I always knew I liked a little too much but now with the stress of my beautiful little girls (1 and 3) I’ve been hitting the wine bottle way to hard. So hard in fact that it is clear to me I have a problem abusing alcohol. So this is my first go at giving it up. I feel ashamed and scared and would love a glass of wine right ( or two or three?) but I guess that’s the point to stop running away from these emotions and just feel them. Anyway it’s nice to get that out.
Mark Goodson
Never again. And we never were.
Congrats!
Jeanene
I’m happy I came across this site
Really need support
Julie Maida
I’m so happy you found it! Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help! Also, feel free to check out our closed Facebook support group!!
Mary Jo
Looking for support, ready to jump in and get sober. This site is great! Thank you!
Julie Maida
Welcome, Mary Jo!! Let us know how we can best support you!!