Drinking and Parenting with Mom of Eight Amy Liz HarrisonDrinking and Parenting with Mom of Eight Amy Liz Harrison
Alcohol Tipping Point
Amy Liz Harrison joins the show. She’s a mother of eight who has been sober since 2011. She is also the author of Eternally Expecting: A Mom of Eight Gets Sober and Gives Birth to a Whole New Life...Her Own, Eternally Awkward: A Future Mom of Eight Reflects on Mysteries of Anxiety, ADHD and Coming of Age in the 80s, and the host of the new podcast, Eternally Amy. We chat about: The struggles of parenting Going from jail to rehab and drinking to recovery Top tips for parents The importance of making emotional deposits What “eternally”
46:34•29 Jun 2022
Parenting Through Sobriety: Amy Liz Harrison's Story of Hope and Healing
“The opposite for me of addiction is love and connection, and I feel I have that now.”
Imagine juggling eight kids while battling addiction and mental health issues. That's the reality Amy Liz Harrison faced before she turned her life around. In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', Amy, a mother of eight and author of 'Eternally Expecting' and 'Eternally Awkward', opens up about her journey from jail to rehab and finally to sobriety. With honesty and humor, she shares the raw struggles of parenting while overcoming addiction, managing anxiety, and dealing with ADHD.
Amy’s story is a testament to the power of love and connection in recovery. She emphasizes the importance of making emotional deposits into your relationships, a concept that has been crucial in her own healing process. This episode is packed with practical tips for parents who are navigating similar challenges. Whether you’re a parent trying to quit drinking, someone dealing with mental health issues, or just looking for a story of resilience, Amy’s journey offers valuable insights and inspiration.
Tune in to hear how she has built a new life filled with hope and joy, and how you can too.
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