Updated on December 5, 2018 by Melissa Kreutz
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As I left for work this morning, I took one more glance at my youngest. He was sadly staring at me, watching me leave him—again.
I feel guilty because my addiction took from my enjoyment of parenting my first child. I feel guilty because even though now I have it together, for so long I did not.
Updated on February 13, 2019 by Rachel Trimble
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I have been holding my friend to an unattainable standard of perfection based on the role she plays in my life.
Updated on February 4, 2019 by Melissa Kreutz
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It had been one of those days…you know the kind. I needed a break. The laundry would still be there, I needed ten minutes to just…stop.
Updated on January 21, 2019 by Rachel Trimble
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After exhausting all other options, my doctor suggested a script. When he said the name of that dreaded narcotic painkiller, I almost puked on the floor of his office.
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This Is Me, Feeling My Mom Guilt
Updated on December 5, 2018 by Melissa Kreutz
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As I left for work this morning, I took one more glance at my youngest. He was sadly staring at me, watching me leave him—again.
Category: Mom Guilt Tags: guilt, mom guilt
Dealing with Mom Guilt in Recovery
Updated on May 8, 2018 by Sober Mommies
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I feel guilty because my addiction took from my enjoyment of parenting my first child. I feel guilty because even though now I have it together, for so long I did not.
Category: Feelings, The Stigma Tags: mom guilt, Recovery
An Unattainable Standard Of Perfection
Updated on February 13, 2019 by Rachel Trimble
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I have been holding my friend to an unattainable standard of perfection based on the role she plays in my life.
Category: Self-image Tags: expectations, friend, friendship, helping friends, perfection, perfectionist
As Mammas, We’re Allowed To Just Stop
Updated on February 4, 2019 by Melissa Kreutz
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It had been one of those days…you know the kind. I needed a break. The laundry would still be there, I needed ten minutes to just…stop.
Category: Finding Balance, Motherhood, Recovery Tags: motherhood, motherhood in recovery, single motherhood
Pain isn’t Failure
Updated on January 21, 2019 by Rachel Trimble
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After exhausting all other options, my doctor suggested a script. When he said the name of that dreaded narcotic painkiller, I almost puked on the floor of his office.
Category: Drug Addiction, Self-image, The Stigma Tags: Addiction, pain, physical pain, prescription medication in sobriety, Recovery
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