Drunk Mom: A Memoir

Healing story

Addicts and the family of addicts will love this book… I’m a mother of two small children , recovering alcoholic with 2.5 years of sobriety by the grace of God. This account is so powerful and brutally honest. Highly recommend this book. And for those struggling with addiction, you are not alone !

As an alcoholic in long term recovery this book resonated with me from word one. If you want to understand the mind of your alcoholic loved one, read this. If you're an alcoholic and want to feel related to, read this.The writing is so captivating and I couldn't put it down... it's now making the rounds with my friends in recovery with similar reviews. Powerful. Thank you so much for sharing your story ❤️

Arrived on time and was in good condition (bought used). I had a hard time following the book. Her story was good but her writing style is a bit hard to follow. You pretty much read the book as it is her telling it from her point of view. There are no quotations for when people are talking to each other so it is really hard to follow at times. It was a hard read for me and honestly I just wanted the book to end. I gave it three stars because her story and what she went through was powerful and it was brave of her for telling it, but it wasn't very relatable for me.

I guess one would have to wonder why on earth we would choose to spend our time in this world. Certainly not just for entertainment. We probably have had some experience-hopefully at a distance-with alcoholism. What is this thing that manages to destroy so many lives and bring horrific hurt into so many others? DRUNK MOM will not give us all the answers. The issues are so very individual. However, it does provide a truthful picture of one individual's never-ending struggle. Some of the images and the truths are unforgettable. A young woman pushing a baby carriage through a blizzard to get to the liquor store. Relapse is part of recovery. There is no happy ending here. One day at a time.

This book is the first i decided to read since starting my journey of sobriety... again. This time the end goal is to approach it from a different perspective and putting my first loves at the center, my kids. I used my time sitting in the school drop off and pick up line to read,reflect, and have the quiet time I needed to digest the words in this book. I found so many of the recollections the author mentions to mirror many of my own actions, more than I care to admit. From the liquor store mapping, to the hiding spots, and blackouts I found myself very connected and feeling I’m not alone in this trap of addiction and behaviors. I believe relatable reads, such as this topic around motherhood and alcoholism, can help shed light on some of the darkest secrets. Drunk Mom is a great read and would recommend it to others who may be in the same boat.

This memoir does not hold back on all the feelings and emotions that come with being a young, alcoholic mother. How everything is just impossible. I give the author credit for 'putting it all out there'.

Jowita’s story is written so that the reader can truly feel the pull to the liquor store as she walks in and the shame as she wakes every morning. A must-read for anyone who strives to understand the mind of an addict. Bravo.

This book really touched me. Some of the one star reviews about the author thinking she is beautiful, looking down on everyone and so forth clearly can't grasp the subtle irony running through the book. It's written from the brain of an addict living in a fantasy land - that's the whole point.I have a lot of empathy for the writer and her brain, having adhd/asd and a brain that never ever switches off, and that constant narration of one's own life - that's how my brain is constantly- judging everything around it (all brains do - it's how they are wired to survive) and then creating a narrative or story around those thoughts.All the way through reading this tale I had to wonder if this mum struggled with neurodiverse issues - and I was reminded of Gabor mates into the realm of hungry ghosts, and his thoughts on adhdHowever, I'm not a doctor, I just drew some parallels. I can understand the taking a drink to drown out the noise or the social anxiety. Alcohol is pushed on people and then stigmatised when itv becomes a problem.A cautionary tale - not quite wolf of Wall Street level cautionary - but also an interesting, raw and honest story.

This was an amazing book and if the author is reading these reviews I would like to say a massive Thank you to her. I'm a mum too and heavy drinker, until I read this book and felt someone understood what I had been through in my life, it helped me understand myself and my drinking. In two weeks I have had one evening on the booze, this is unprecedented for me and I am embracing a new life. It's also hilarious at times, very clever.

This book is truly unputdownable. It is shocking, raw, poetic and anyone who has been an addict will be able to relate. The author reaches deep inside her soul for meaning and true descriptions. I loved this book. It helped personally and I am grateful for the bravery of the author to put these experiences into print.

THIS BOOK REALLY STRUCK A CHORD WITH ME, I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN AS IT WAS SO RELATABLE. HONESTLY DO NOT WANT TO DRINK EVER AGAIN AFTER THIS. THANK YOU TO THE AUTHOR I TOO WANT TO DO THIS FOR MY SON'S. SUCH A RAW DARK AND HONEST ACCOUNT OF ADDICTION AND PARENTHOOD.

Read from cover to cover. It was articulate and relatable from the perspective of being a new mother dealing with past trauma.