How I Met My Mother, Sober

How I Met My Mother, Sober

How I Met My Mother, Sober

  • S1 E11 - Gratitude Communicative Difficulties & Gratitude

S1 E11 - Gratitude Communicative Difficulties & Gratitude

Monday 20th September 2021

Join Julianne and her mom as they tackle body image struggles, communication issues, and the importance of gratitude in recovery.
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How I Met My Mother, Sober
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Gratitude and Growing Pains: A Mother-Daughter Recovery Tale

I guess until recently they didn't seem so apparent, but my sister pointed them out to us this weekend and said we're not allowed to come up and spend the weekend at her house together anymore because we're bad and all we do is argue: I don't even think we really do that much.
Picture this: a mother and daughter, both in recovery, hashing out the nitty-gritty of addiction, sobriety, and everything in between. In this episode of 'How I Met My Mother, Sober', Julianne and her mom dive deep into their struggles with body image and food issues, a topic they touched on in the previous episode. But it's not all smooth sailing.
Things heat up when Julianne's tendency to interrupt her mom comes to the forefront, sparking a raw and honest conversation about communication and finding one's voice. It's a moment that many can relate to—how often do we find ourselves talking over those we care about, only to realize the impact later? Through their candid dialogue, they peel back the layers of their relationship, uncovering underlying issues and working towards understanding and reconciliation.
And just when you think it can't get more heartfelt, they wrap up with a focus on gratitude, apologies, and a renewed sense of connection. This episode isn't just about addiction and recovery; it's about the messy, beautiful process of healing relationships and finding gratitude in the journey. Perfect for anyone navigating sobriety or supporting a loved one through it, this episode offers a blend of humor, heartache, and hope.