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Sober Mommies

Sober Mommies Contributor

A Sober Mommies Contributor is most often a non-professional - in and out of recovery - with reality-based experience to share about motherhood & active addiction, the multiple pathways to recovery, or a family member's perspective.

Does Pride Have A Place In Recovery?

2023-10-01
By: Sober Mommies Contributor
On: October 1, 2023
In: Alcoholism
With: 2 Comments

Where’s the line between healthy pride in how far you’ve come and sinister pride that sneaks up and sabotages recovery?Read More →

Embracing the Language of My Recovery

2023-05-31
By: Sober Mommies Contributor
On: May 31, 2023
In: Recovery
With: 0 Comments

The language of addiction and recovery continues to evolve. We each need to take ownership of our own story and the words that power it.Read More →

Your Messy Guts Matter

2021-07-06
By: Sober Mommies Contributor
On: July 6, 2021
In: Feelings, Recovery
With: 1 Comment

I just need to allow people to love me where I’m at, help prevent me from going backwards, and stand by me as I get myself to where I need to be.Read More →

I Gave Up Custody So I Could Get Well

2021-05-01
By: Sober Mommies Contributor
On: May 1, 2021
In: Alcoholism, Mom Guilt, Top 10
With: 13 Comments

I was really in deep denial about my motives for this regaining custody. I thought I was doing it for my daughter, but that was bullshit.Read More →

Six Years Of Accountability

2021-03-15
By: Sober Mommies Contributor
On: March 15, 2021
In: Alcoholism, Gratitude
With: 8 Comments

The healthier I get, the more I can convince myself that I am of such sound mind now that I can go ahead and drink. But my husband keeps me accountable.Read More →

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