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TSP 065: “Pregnant in Sobriety” with Mary M. Too Blessed to be Stressed!
TSP 065: “Pregnant in Sobriety” with Mary M. Too Blessed to be Stressed!
TSP 065: “Pregnant in Sobriety” with Mary M. Too Blessed to be Stressed!
Tuesday 10th May 2016
Mary M. discusses staying sober during pregnancy, professional growth, and the value of community support on The Recovery Revolution.
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Get the buttons here!Pregnancy and Sobriety: Mary M.'s Journey of Strength and Community
If you can find a woman's meeting where you can honestly and openly share about exactly what you're going through in specific details, it's probably the best thing you can do for yourself.
Mary M. sits down with Omar Pinto on The Recovery Revolution to share her unique experience of navigating pregnancy while staying sober. With a clean date of June 23rd, 2014, Mary opens up about the hurdles she faced and the triumphs she achieved during this challenging yet rewarding period of her life. At the time of the interview, Mary was five months pregnant, and by the time the episode aired, she was nearing the end of her pregnancy journey.
She humorously describes herself as getting 'really fat', but more importantly, she emphasizes the joy and anticipation of welcoming her 'AA baby'. Mary's story is not just about pregnancy; it's also about her professional growth. She's been working on becoming a licensed chemical dependency professional (LCDP) and has earned her Tobacco Cessation Certification. Her fiancé, Andy, a merchant marine, often spends months away from home, giving Mary the space to focus on her career and personal development.
Throughout the episode, Mary highlights the importance of honesty and finding a supportive community in recovery. She recommends women's meetings as a safe space to discuss pregnancy-related challenges and receive valuable feedback from others who have walked the same path. One significant piece of advice she shares is to avoid starting new relationships in the first year of sobriety, drawing from her own experiences with dysfunctional relationships. Mary's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of community support.
Her candidness and humor make this episode both inspiring and relatable for anyone navigating sobriety, especially those facing additional challenges like pregnancy. Tune in to hear Mary's heartfelt story and gain insights into the strength it takes to stay sober during such a transformative time.