Getting Sober as a Mom: What Nobody Prepares You For
There’s a specific kind of guilt that shows up when you’re a mother trying to get sober — not just the guilt about the drinking or using itself, but a second layer on top of it: guilt about needing help at all, guilt about the time treatment takes away from your kids, guilt about the […]
Your First Week in a Women’s Treatment Program: What Actually Happens
The night before treatment starts, almost everyone lies awake picturing it wrong. Maybe you’re picturing something clinical and cold, or something that feels like a punishment for finally admitting you need help. Maybe you’re picturing every worst-case version of group therapy you’ve seen in a movie. Here’s what’s actually true: what to expect in a […]