Loneliness

I Hit Rock Bottom

By: Sober Mommies Contributor

On: September 30, 2020

In: Guest Posts, Loneliness

With: 4 Comments

I’m an alcoholic and drug addict in recovery. I have not had a mind-altering substance since May 22, 2000. Read More →

You Are Not Alone

By: Sober Mommies Contributor

On: February 19, 2020

In: Alcoholism, Early Recovery, Loneliness, Mom Guilt

With: 0 Comments

If you are reading this, and are still in the grips of active addiction, please know that you are not alone.Read More →

He Decided I Wasn't Good Enough. I Decided He Was Right- Sober Mommies #recovery #relationships

He Said I Wasn’t Good Enough – He Was Right

By: Sober Mommies Contributor

On: August 29, 2019

In: Loneliness, Relationships, Self-image

With: 4 Comments

He didn’t want to be with an alcoholic—with someone he couldn’t 100% trust to never drink again.Read More →

Love is an Addiction, And I Relapsed

By: Esther Nagle

On: April 10, 2019

In: Feelings, Loneliness, Non 12 Step Recovery, Recovery, Relationships, Self-care

With: 1 Comment

I discovered the concept of love addiction at a recovery conference. As I listened, I shuddered as I realized how many of the boxes I ticked. Read More →

I Am Scared and Need Support

By: Sober Mommies Contributor

On: March 31, 2019

In: Becoming A Mom In Recovery, Early Recovery, Loneliness

With: 7 Comments

At 38.5 weeks pregnant, the delivery of my second child was quick and easy, but after she was born the mood in the room changed. Read More →

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