This chapter explores Laura's intense battle with addiction to Ambien, revealing the extreme lengths she went to conceal her struggles. It vividly depicts a moment of desperation when her pills spill, highlighting the overpowering grip of addiction. The narrative delves into pivotal moments of realization and seeking help, shedding light on the transformative journey of overcoming addiction.
Shortly after Laura Cathcart Robbins had her second child, she developed a crippling anxiety disorder and severe insomnia. Within a few years, she was addicted to sleeping pills. Laura was ashamed because she felt like motherhood came so much more easily to her friends. And so, for years, she kept her addiction a secret. Then one day she reached a breaking point.
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