Sober Gratitudes

My own personal experiences of how sobriety helped me stop blaming myself for not just my children's autism, but for anything they struggled with- how I learned how to be other- centered, rather than self - centered in parenting.

Today I spoke with Tanya Aouhrabka, from Tanya Ouhrabka (@tanyaheals) • Instagram photos and videos and Tanya Ouhrabka about how she has evolved from a spiritually sick, active alcoholic into a Life Coach where she guides women to "Heal the parts of you that want love. Remember the parts of you that know your innate answer to joy, passion, and purpose. Let’s begin your journey back to self, free from the constraints of who you think you’re “supposed to be” and what your life is “supposed to look like.”"

When I learned to pause before I spoke, and truly listen to my friend, it was both a relief for me (I am not responsible to solve their problems), and a relief for my friend because he felt heard.

Being told to “Let Go,” when in sobriety can often feel like we are giving up our power. In my experience, (and much to my surprise ) letting go actually gave me MORE power. Listen to how that worked.

Michael from @michaeltoberteck ia my guest for today . He is self proclaimed a“SuperHero Coach, Gratitude Gang Leader, Cancer Warrior , Artist, Happiness Activist , Dad, Pop to little Lily and Josie,” and just all around great guy whose story of addiction to Sobriety is sure to inspire !

I could not authentically love others or let other love me until I forgave my past actions and behaviors and love myself as imperfect.

When we show our children that drinking alcohol excessively is how we relax or cope with life problems, they will do the same (most likely in my opinion).

I share about how I was an alcoholic long before I had children . My sons’ Autism Diagnosis did not make me an alcoholic.

Nowadays I am making more and more connections over social media in the sober community that are authentic and meaningful. Hilary, @time_to_fly_mama , is one of those people. In this episode, I get to talk with her about recovery, parenting, mommy wine culture, what helps us feel the real benefits of sobriety,  and more. 

She shares about her experience getting sober at 20 years old and what has key her sober and happy for 28 years! She offers an incredibly helpful perspective.  Listen and you may be surprised with what you hear from my new friend, Hilary.

Getting sober is really hard. Doing the work beyond just putting down the bottle is hard as well, but ohhhhhh, so worth it. This episode is dedicated to my “Normie” friend, Mary , who inspired me to so this episode. Thank you Mary. I love you and our friendship deeply. This episode is also dedicated to every mom in the world . You are worthy of self love. ❤️🙏🏻🥰