Struggles you might be facing...
The weight of the world on your shoulders.
You're balancing the demands of motherhood and womanhood, the pressure of doing it all, and your own unmet needs, all while feeling disconnected from the person you once were.
The isolation of silent struggles.
Whether it’s (postpartum) depression, an unsupportive partner, or the guilt of not feeling "good enough," you’re carrying a weight that others don’t seem to see. You feel undeserving of forgiveness and this keeps you on the hamster wheel of blame, shame, and "everything stays the same."
A reliance on alcohol to manage stress and exhaustion.
You didn’t expect to (re)turn to alcohol, but after endless days and sleepless nights, it feels like the only thing that takes the edge off. In fact, you watch the clock all day for that special time (aka permission slip) to make a drink.
The guilt of seeking relief.
Society has placed such high expectations on mothers and women, and admitting that you’re struggling—let alone that you’re using alcohol to cope—feels like a taboo you can’t break.
Feeling trapped, powerless, and disconnected.
You love your children more than anything, but you miss you. The woman who laughed easily, who felt in control of her choices, who didn’t feel overwhelmed by exhaustion and guilt - not to mention the "mom rage."