My dad passed away before I got sober. I will regret that for the rest of my life. Fortunately, he wasn't alive to see descend into a life of hell. I honestly don't think he could handle seeing his daughter slowly kill herself.

I was lucky to have a wonderful father. I know many didn't get that chance. He always told me the world was mine to grab by the ass. I wish he knew that's exactly how I'm living today. Maybe he does know.

As alcoholics, we hurt those closest to us. They become the recipients of our destruction and punch them hardest because they relentlessly try and save us.

We are the best and worst of our parents. I can live with that.

My dad passed away before I got sober. I will regret that for the rest of my life. Fortunately, he wasn't alive to see descend into a life of hell. I honestly don't think he could handle seeing his daughter slowly kill herself. I was lucky to have a wonderful father. I know many didn't get that chance. He always told me the world was mine to grab by the ass. I wish he knew that's exactly how I'm living today. Maybe he does know. As alcoholics, we hurt those closest to us. They become the recipients of our destruction and punch them hardest because they relentlessly try and save us. We are the best and worst of our parents. I can live with that.

Father and Daughter

For all of the moms who have felt chained to their bottles who are suffering in silence as we did.

For the moms who put on a mask every day for those around them. For the moms who are sick and tired of being sick and tired. You are in the right place. Come on in.

Leslie Shapiro, a New York/New Jersey native, and Vanessa Merlini, a Seattle native, hit it off when they met in a recovery meeting at the beginning of the global pandemic in March of 2020.

Leslie's direct and witty approach, combined with Vanessa's gentle spirit creates a space for healing, honest conversations, and friendship that everyone can relate to. 

Whether you have been sober for 10 minutes, 10 years, or not sober at all, please join us as we get to know each other - literally!  We will talk about our recovery journeys and do our part to reduce the shame and stigma associated with being a mom and being an alcoholic/addict. A spectacular life is possible. We promise.

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For all of the moms who have felt chained to their bottles who are suffering in silence as we did. For the moms who put on a mask every day for those around them. For the moms who are sick and tired of being sick and tired. You are in the right place. Come on in. Leslie Shapiro, a New York/New Jersey native, and Vanessa Merlini, a Seattle native, hit it off when they met in a recovery meeting at the beginning of the global pandemic in March of 2020. Leslie's direct and witty approach, combined with Vanessa's gentle spirit creates a space for healing, honest conversations, and friendship that everyone can relate to. Whether you have been sober for 10 minutes, 10 years, or not sober at all, please join us as we get to know each other - literally! We will talk about our recovery journeys and do our part to reduce the shame and stigma associated with being a mom and being an alcoholic/addict. A spectacular life is possible. We promise.

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