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 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.
Updated on July 14, 2018 by Melissa Kreutz
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I do all the things good mothers do; I feed, bathe and dress them, brush their teeth, and love them deeply. But I don’t like being a mom.
Updated on May 17, 2018 by Sober Mommies
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It is now 4:15 am. I woke up sober. I can’t sleep. I feel guilty, ashamed, and embarrassed. I know what’s wrong with me. I am a drunk. Every day I tell myself that tomorrow will be different…. Read More
Updated on May 8, 2018 by Nicole Ross
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You are not abandoning your children by spending this time in rehab getting better. You are learning how to breathe and how to feel without numbing. This is no small feat sister, this is the hardest work ever.
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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
I Gave Up Custody So I Could Get Well
Updated on August 31, 2018 by Sober Mommies Contributor
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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.
Category: Alcoholism, Mom Guilt Tags: Alcoholism, lost custody due to addiction, mom guilt, motherhood, self loathing, selfishness
I Don’t Like Being A Mom and That’s OK
Updated on July 14, 2018 by Melissa Kreutz
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I do all the things good mothers do; I feed, bathe and dress them, brush their teeth, and love them deeply. But I don’t like being a mom.
Category: Mom Guilt, Recovery Tags: mom guilt
I Am A Drunk
Updated on May 17, 2018 by Sober Mommies
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It is now 4:15 am. I woke up sober. I can’t sleep. I feel guilty, ashamed, and embarrassed. I know what’s wrong with me. I am a drunk. Every day I tell myself that tomorrow will be different…. Read More
Category: Alcoholism, Mom Guilt, Motherhood Tags: Alcohol, Alcoholism, drinking, I am a drunk, mom guilt, motherhood, Powerlessness, sober
Ask A Sober Mom—Should I Fight for Custody?
Updated on May 8, 2018 by Nicole Ross
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You are not abandoning your children by spending this time in rehab getting better. You are learning how to breathe and how to feel without numbing. This is no small feat sister, this is the hardest work ever.
Category: Ask A Sober Mom, Motherhood Tags: ask a sober mom, custody, divorce, mom guilt, motherhood and early recovery, rehab
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