Tag: sobriety
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Understanding Life as a Mother and an Alcoholic
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, I’m a mom, and I struggle with alcoholism. I certainly don’t fit the stereotype. As a 36-year-old, middle-class, educated woman who attends church regularly, I don’t resemble the traditional image of an alcoholic. Yet, I’ve come to terms with the fact that I carry the alcohol dependency gene. I come from…
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I Thought Motherhood Would Solve My Addiction (I Was Mistaken)
Get Pregnant Fast Mothers have long been iconic figures in stories and myths, and for good reason. It’s not merely their ability to bear children that elevates them; it’s also their traits — boundless compassion, steadfast kindness, and the idealized notion of selflessness. I used to believe that motherhood was both enchanting and daunting because…
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Why Other Moms Suggest I Pour a Drink, and Why It Matters
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting Moms Suggest I Pour a Drink by Emily Carter Updated: October 5, 2023 Originally Published: February 13, 2018 Last Saturday, my eldest daughter and I strolled into our local discount store, eager to gather supplies for her upcoming slumber party. We entered hand in hand, her joy radiating as she…
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What Prompted Me to Reevaluate My Drinking Habits
Get Pregnant Fast I’m diving into a personal topic that’s been weighing on my mind, and I’ll admit, I have some hesitations about sharing this. However, there’s strength in vulnerability, or at least that’s what I keep reminding myself. Since the start of the year, conversations around Dry January have flooded my social media feeds,…
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A Journey Through Addiction: My Rock Bottom Experience
Get Pregnant Fast I wouldn’t say I was the worst person in the world, but I was certainly on my way there. Addiction doesn’t start with chaos; it begins subtly, often disguised as harmless fun, only to spiral into more dangerous territory. For two and a half years, I drank every single day. Whether I…