Single mom overcomes addiction with an answered prayer
Hi I’m Mesha, and I’m an alcoholic. Someone asked me why I call myself that when I don’t drink anymore. The truth is that the disease of alcoholism will be…
To Those Who Can’t Imagine Parenting Without Alcohol
That’s why God made Beer. I drink. Whiskey is my friend. The more I drink, the easier it is. Yikes, I don’t want to parent without alcohol.These are the responses…
Drinking amongst mothers has exploded 325% since COVID
Moms, what is going on? The RTI International for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism released a study last week that showed mothers of young kids have increased…
The day I got the DUI I had prayed for
Shared with permission from Mesha Brink. Six months ago something happened to me that would forever change the course of my life. ⠀ The night before it happened I literally…
Actress Patricia Heaton Celebrates Three Years of Sobriety
We love Patricia Heaton, not only for her fantastic acting skills but also for her truthfulness and dedication to the pro-life cause. In an Instagram post over the weekend, she…
The mountain of beer boxes that ultimately led to hope
I'll never forget one of the many moments that caused me to question my mental health. I had lost interest in everything. If it didn't involve drinking, meth, cocaine and…
To the addicted mom, you are not alone
Mama, I see you. I see you there struggling. I see as the world is judging you. Too busy judging you to love you. They don’t know who you really…
Overcoming addiction and guarding against relapse
Addiction is learned behavior, and recovery requires new learning. Our brain is not good at un-learning, so recovery means wiring in new habits to substitute for old ones. This is…
The Mommy Wine Culture Needs to Go
When does a joke about moms drinking to get through motherhood - and the current coronavirus pandemic - cross the line? Is it when her friends are on the verge…
