A Sober Mom's Guide to Recovery: Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Kids

by Rosemary O'Connor

Rosemary O’Connor brings her many years of experience working with women in recovery to addressing the key life issues mothers face at all stages of their recovery path.Rosemary O’Connor brings her many years of experience working with women in recovery to addressing the key life issues mothers face at all stages of their recovery path. Recovering from an addiction is tough enough, but when you throw in the tremendous responsibilities of motherhood, resisting cravings and remaining abstinent—much less enjoying the rewards of sobriety—can seem like an impossible challenge. Rosemary O’Connor brings her many years of experience working with women in recovery to addressing the key life issues mothers face at all stages of their recovery path. At once affirming, engaging, and practical, A Sober Mom’s Guide to Recovery combines down-to-earth advice with the inspiring stories of recovering moms, including the author’s, to offer guidance on over fifty vital topics, including stress, relapse, relationships, sex and intimacy, spirituality, shame, gratitude, dating, and, of course, parenting. The result is an inspirational and practical handbook, not just for getting through the day, but for building a sense of well-being that radiates outward, allowing you to be present with your kids and loved ones, and find hope for the future.

194 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 8, 2015

Reviews

[SJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mom version of the big book. Literally an interpretation of the 12 steps from a moms perspective and sharing relatable female stories to each portion. I did find some insight from this so I would recommend it due to the fact that a lot of 12 step books are male centered. I also think some of the situations and self care recommendations are relatable for the majority of moms regardless of whether or not you are an addict.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

really enjoyed reading this book about recovery