I am the sober mom

It would seem I'm in the minority.  It would seem I am alone in the sea of cute bedazzled wine glasses and happy hours with pedicured feet, beer cozies and a pool view. I am the sober mom.  I am a mom and I don't drink.  I am the mom who CANNOT drink.  I am …

10 Great Things about NOT Drinking

There are plenty of us out here who aren't drinking these days.  You might be pregnant.  You might be trying to GET pregnant. You might be supporting a partner who's pregnant.  You might be sick.  You might be allergic.  You might just not want to drink - HOW DARE YOU.  Contrary to popular belief, most …

When the Drinking Doesn’t Stop

Today I am honored to share a piece from a guest blogger and colleague over at Chicago Now.  Kathy is a talented writer, quilter and survivor of an alcoholic relationship.  She's got a terrific life today but it wasn't always so bright.  I'm so glad she wrote about all this as I know so many of you out there …