It's taken me a long time to tell this story. The path is not straight and the road is long. But for moms living with a partner in active addiction this loud messy story may seem familiar. 
 
This episode I share the story of marriage and its impending end. But this episode comes with a special warning. Yes, trigger warning for abuse but also the sounds of violence. In addition to telling you my story I've tried to convey the feeling. The individual acts in each of stories my be different but the feelings of being in this type of marriage are very common. That is what I hope to share. 
 
So if you have time, I invite you to sit with me for the hardest story I'll ever have to tell. 
 
Links & Resources
Find me on Tiktok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@themomwithissues" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@TheMomWithIssues</a>
 
Resources
Resources for People Experiencing Domestic Violence in the United States
National Resources
1. National Domestic Violence Hotline
 - Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
 - Website: <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.thehotline.org/</a>
 - Text "START" to 88788
 
2. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
 - Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
 - Website: [<a href="https://www.rainn.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">rainn.org</a>]
 
3. Love Is Respect
 - Phone: 1-866-331-9474
 - Website:[<a href="https://www.loveisrespect.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">loveisrespect.org</a>]
 - Text "LOVEIS" to 22522
 
Books
- Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" by Lundy Bancroft
- "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk
 
Other Tools
- MyPlan App: A safety planning tool for individuals experiencing abuse ([<a href="https://www.myplanapp.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">myplanapp.org</a>]
 
- StrongHearts Native Helpline: Specialized support for Native American communities
 - Phone:1-844-762-8483
 
Resources for People Married to Alcoholics in the United States
 
National Resources
1. Al-Anon Family Groups
 - Phone: 1-888-4AL-ANON (425-2666)
 - Website: [<a href="https://al-anon.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">al-anon.org</a>]
 
2. Alcoholics Anonymous (for the alcoholic partner)
 - Phone: 212-870-3400
 - Website: [<a href="https://www.aa.org/)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">aa.org</a>]
 
3. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
 - Website:[<a href="https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">niaaa.nih.gov</a>]
Books
- "Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself" by Melody Beattie
- "Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change" by Jeffrey Foote, Carrie Wilkens, and Nicole Kosanke
 
Other Tools
- SMART Recovery: A science-based program to help individuals manage addictive behaviors [<a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org/)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">smartrecovery.org</a>]
- S-Anon International Family Groups: Support for those affected by another person's sexual behavior ([<a href="https://www.sanon.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">sanon.org</a>]
 
Resources for People Experiencing Domestic Violence in the United Kingdom
National Resources
1. National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
 - Phone: 0808 2000 247
 - Website: [<a href="https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">nationaldahelpline.org.uk</a>]
 
2. **Women's Aid**
 - Website: [<a href="https://www.womensaid.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">womensaid.org.uk</a>]
 
3. Men's Advice Line (for male victims)
 - Phone: 0808 801 0327
 - Website: [<a href="https://mensadviceline.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">mensadviceline.org.uk</a>]
 
Other Tools
- SMART Recovery UK: Support groups for managing addictive behaviors [<a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">smartrecovery.org.uk</a>]
- Family Lives: Support for families dealing with various issues, including addiction [<a href="https://www.familylives.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">familylives.org.uk</a>]

It's taken me a long time to tell this story. The path is not straight and the road is long. But for moms living with a partner in active addiction this loud messy story may seem familiar. This episode I share the story of marriage and its impending end. But this episode comes with a special warning. Yes, trigger warning for abuse but also the sounds of violence. In addition to telling you my story I've tried to convey the feeling. The individual acts in each of stories my be different but the feelings of being in this type of marriage are very common. That is what I hope to share. So if you have time, I invite you to sit with me for the hardest story I'll ever have to tell. Links & Resources Find me on Tiktok @TheMomWithIssues Resources Resources for People Experiencing Domestic Violence in the United States National Resources 1. National Domestic Violence Hotline - Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) - Website: https://www.thehotline.org/ - Text "START" to 88788 2. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) - Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - Website: [rainn.org] 3. Love Is Respect - Phone: 1-866-331-9474 - Website:[loveisrespect.org] - Text "LOVEIS" to 22522 Books - Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" by Lundy Bancroft - "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk Other Tools - MyPlan App: A safety planning tool for individuals experiencing abuse ([myplanapp.org] - StrongHearts Native Helpline: Specialized support for Native American communities - Phone:1-844-762-8483 Resources for People Married to Alcoholics in the United States National Resources 1. Al-Anon Family Groups - Phone: 1-888-4AL-ANON (425-2666) - Website: [al-anon.org] 2. Alcoholics Anonymous (for the alcoholic partner) - Phone: 212-870-3400 - Website: [aa.org] 3. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) - Website:[niaaa.nih.gov] Books - "Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself" by Melody Beattie - "Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change" by Jeffrey Foote, Carrie Wilkens, and Nicole Kosanke Other Tools - SMART Recovery: A science-based program to help individuals manage addictive behaviors [smartrecovery.org] - S-Anon International Family Groups: Support for those affected by another person's sexual behavior ([sanon.org] Resources for People Experiencing Domestic Violence in the United Kingdom National Resources 1. National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) - Phone: 0808 2000 247 - Website: [nationaldahelpline.org.uk] 2. **Women's Aid** - Website: [womensaid.org.uk] 3. Men's Advice Line (for male victims) - Phone: 0808 801 0327 - Website: [mensadviceline.org.uk] Other Tools - SMART Recovery UK: Support groups for managing addictive behaviors [smartrecovery.org.uk] - Family Lives: Support for families dealing with various issues, including addiction [familylives.org.uk]

It's taken me a long time to tell this story. The path is not straight and the road is long. But for moms living with a partner in active addiction this loud messy story may seem familiar. 
 
This episode I share the story of marriage and its impending end. But this episode comes with a special warning. Yes, trigger warning for abuse but also the sounds of violence. In addition to telling you my story I've tried to convey the feeling. The individual acts in each of stories my be different but the feelings of being in this type of marriage are very common. That is what I hope to share. 
 
So if you have time, I invite you to sit with me for the hardest story I'll ever have to tell. 
 
Links &amp; Resources
Find me on Tiktok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@themomwithissues" rel="noopener noreferrer">@TheMomWithIssues</a>
 
Resources
Resources for People Experiencing Domestic Violence in the United States
National Resources
1. National Domestic Violence Hotline
 - Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
 - Website: <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.thehotline.org/</a>
 - Text "START" to 88788
 
2. RAINN (Rape, Abuse &amp; Incest National Network)
 - Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
 - Website: [<a href="https://www.rainn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">rainn.org</a>]
 
3. Love Is Respect
 - Phone: 1-866-331-9474
 - Website:[<a href="https://www.loveisrespect.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">loveisrespect.org</a>]
 - Text "LOVEIS" to 22522
 
Books
- Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" by Lundy Bancroft
- "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk
 
Other Tools
- MyPlan App: A safety planning tool for individuals experiencing abuse ([<a href="https://www.myplanapp.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">myplanapp.org</a>]
 
- StrongHearts Native Helpline: Specialized support for Native American communities
 - Phone:1-844-762-8483
 
Resources for People Married to Alcoholics in the United States
 
National Resources
1. Al-Anon Family Groups
 - Phone: 1-888-4AL-ANON (425-2666)
 - Website: [<a href="https://al-anon.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">al-anon.org</a>]
 
2. Alcoholics Anonymous (for the alcoholic partner)
 - Phone: 212-870-3400
 - Website: [<a href="https://www.aa.org/)" rel="noopener noreferrer">aa.org</a>]
 
3. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
 - Website:[<a href="https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">niaaa.nih.gov</a>]
Books
- "Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself" by Melody Beattie
- "Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change" by Jeffrey Foote, Carrie Wilkens, and Nicole Kosanke
 
Other Tools
- SMART Recovery: A science-based program to help individuals manage addictive behaviors [<a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org/)" rel="noopener noreferrer">smartrecovery.org</a>]
- S-Anon International Family Groups: Support for those affected by another person's sexual behavior ([<a href="https://www.sanon.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">sanon.org</a>]
 
Resources for People Experiencing Domestic Violence in the United Kingdom
National Resources
1. National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
 - Phone: 0808 2000 247
 - Website: [<a href="https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">nationaldahelpline.org.uk</a>]
 
2. **Women's Aid**
 - Website: [<a href="https://www.womensaid.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">womensaid.org.uk</a>]
 
3. Men's Advice Line (for male victims)
 - Phone: 0808 801 0327
 - Website: [<a href="https://mensadviceline.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">mensadviceline.org.uk</a>]
 
Other Tools
- SMART Recovery UK: Support groups for managing addictive behaviors [<a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">smartrecovery.org.uk</a>]
- Family Lives: Support for families dealing with various issues, including addiction [<a href="https://www.familylives.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">familylives.org.uk</a>]

S2 E2 | My Story : Married to an Alcoholic

Join me as I discuss the impact GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) has had on my mom style. 
I'm not a medical professional but I'm a mom that was struggling with anger and I know I'm not alone. 
------------ Links  ----------------
Joint the community on Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/GKtPuRF4jk" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/GKtPuRF4jk</a> 
LinkTree:  <a href="https://linktr.ee/MomWithIssues" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/MomWithIssues </a> 
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@themomwithissues?" target="_blank">@themomwithissues </a>
 
Articles mentioned in this episode 
<a href="https://www.scarymommy.com/anxiety-manifests-itself-rage/" target="_blank">https://www.scarymommy.com/anxiety-manifests-itself-rage/</a> 
<a href="https://www.scarymommy.com/moms-anxiety-makes-her-angry/" target="_blank">https://www.scarymommy.com/moms-anxiety-makes-her-angry/</a>

Join me as I discuss the impact GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) has had on my mom style. I'm not a medical professional but I'm a mom that was struggling with anger and I know I'm not alone. ------------ Links ---------------- Joint the community on Discord: https://discord.gg/GKtPuRF4jk LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MomWithIssues TikTok: @themomwithissues Articles mentioned in this episode https://www.scarymommy.com/anxiety-manifests-itself-rage/ https://www.scarymommy.com/moms-anxiety-makes-her-angry/

Join me as I discuss the impact GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) has had on my mom style.&nbsp;
I'm not a medical professional but I'm a mom that was struggling with anger and I know I'm not alone.&nbsp;
------------ Links &nbsp;----------------
Joint the community on Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/GKtPuRF4jk" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://discord.gg/GKtPuRF4jk</a> 
LinkTree: &nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/MomWithIssues" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/MomWithIssues </a> 
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@themomwithissues?" rel="noopener noreferrer">@themomwithissues&nbsp;</a>
 
Articles mentioned in this episode 
<a href="https://www.scarymommy.com/anxiety-manifests-itself-rage/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.scarymommy.com/anxiety-manifests-itself-rage/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.scarymommy.com/moms-anxiety-makes-her-angry/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.scarymommy.com/moms-anxiety-makes-her-angry/</a>&nbsp;

Episode 1 | Anxiety

Being a mom is hard.
It's hard on a good day .
Never mind the migraines, mental health struggles, unsupportive partners, demanding jobs and so much more.
You're not just a mom.
You’re a mom with chronic pain.
You’re a mom with anxiety.
You’re a mom with depression. 
You’re a mom with stress.
You’re a mom all the time.

My name is Alice. And I’m a mom. And I’ve got issues. 
So if you’re a mom and you’ve got some issues too, welcome! You’re not alone.

Being a mom is hard. It's hard on a good day . Never mind the migraines, mental health struggles, unsupportive partners, demanding jobs and so much more. You're not just a mom. You’re a mom with chronic pain. You’re a mom with anxiety. You’re a mom with depression. You’re a mom with stress. You’re a mom all the time. My name is Alice. And I’m a mom. And I’ve got issues. So if you’re a mom and you’ve got some issues too, welcome! You’re not alone.

Being a mom is hard.
It's hard on a good day .
Never mind the migraines, mental health struggles, unsupportive partners, demanding jobs and so much more.
You're not just a mom.
You’re a mom with chronic pain.
You’re a mom with anxiety.
You’re a mom with depression.&nbsp;
You’re a mom with stress.
You’re a mom all the time.

My name is Alice. And I’m a mom. And I’ve got issues.&nbsp;
So if you’re a mom and you’ve got some issues too, welcome! You’re not alone.

Moms With Issues | Intro

Being a mom is hard. It’s hard on a good day. Never mind the migraines, mental health struggles, unsupportive partners, demanding jobs, multiples and so much more. You’re not just being a mom. You’re a mom with [chronic pain] [anxiety] [stress] [depression]. Welcome! You’re not alone.

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