The Sober Mom Life

The Real Sober Moms with Kathryn

Jul 5, 2024

Former heavy drinker, Kathryn, shares her wakeup call after a serious alcohol-induced injury, struggles during the pandemic, breakup due to drinking, pregnancy, attempting moderation, and finally embracing sobriety. She finds joy, growth, and self-discovery in motherhood without alcohol.

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Kathryn

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Alcohol masked Kathryn's life struggles, leading to a wakeup call after a severe injury.

Struggles with alcohol strained Kathryn's relationship and mental health during the pandemic.

Kathryn found peace in sobriety, enhancing personal growth and embracing motherhood wholeheartedly.

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Intro

5min

The Harsh Reality of Alcohol-Induced Nerve Damage

7min

Reflections on coping with alcohol during the pandemic and a breakup

3min

The Journey to Sobriety and Motherhood

9min

Embracing Sobriety for Productive Weekends and Positive Mondays

2min

The Shift to Sobriety and Self-Discovery

8min

Kathryn has been a lifelong overachiever, but that didn’t stop her from being a heavy drinker. It did, however, mask her view of what alcohol was doing to her life. In 2019, Kathryn received her first hint of a wakeup call when she fell down a flight of stairs after a night of drinking. This injury resulted in an emergency surgery months later and has left her with permanent nerve damage.

Kathryn absolved alcohol of blame for the fall and continued drinking. During the pandemic, struggling with the insecurities that arose from her injury, Kathryn turned to alcohol more than she ever had before. Her drinking became a source of strife between her and her boyfriend and was central to their breakup. In the aftermath she went on a booze filled trip that culminated in a massive hangover and anxiety attack. This time, she heeded the wakeup call and committed herself to sobriety and personal growth. This journey led her back to her boyfriend and she quickly became pregnant.

A beautiful transition into parenthood made Kathryn think she could invite alcohol back into her life. She thought she’d now be able to moderate safely. This started a back and forth dance with drinking, until she could finally see the benefits of sobriety clear as day.

Kathryn is now completely confident in her choice to stay sober. She feels like she can have just as much fun when she’s sober, and has no interest in ever going back!

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