Alie's Sobriety: Embracing Motherhood Without 'Mommy Juice'
Once I start drinking, I don't have the capacity to really stop on my own and I'm not going to be the best mom or best person I can be.
Picture this: a young woman in her mid-twenties, staring down the barrel of a life controlled by alcohol. That was Alie, who decided to turn her life around and embrace sobriety. Now, 13 years later, she's a mom who has never had to worry about missing out on precious moments because of a hangover. In this episode of 'Birds in a Tree', host Bridget Manley chats with Alie about her journey to a fulfilling, sober life.
Alie shares the relief and joy of getting married sober and raising children who have never seen her drink. But it's not all smooth sailing. Alie opens up about the awkwardness of revealing her sobriety to new mom friends and the societal pressure of 'Mommy Juice' culture. With candid honesty, she discusses the challenges and triumphs of living alcohol-free in a world that often glorifies drinking.
Alie's story is a testament to the strength it takes to prioritize health and happiness over societal norms. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that might just make you rethink the role of alcohol in your own life.