How I Met My Mother, Sober
How I Met My Mother, Sober
S1 E5 - Rehabs & Institutions
S1 E5 - Rehabs & Institutions
S1 E5 - Rehabs & Institutions
Monday 9th August 2021
A mother-daughter duo shares their raw experiences with addiction and recovery, discussing the trials of detoxes, rehabs, and rebuilding relationships.
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58 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!The Road to Recovery: A Mother-Daughter Tale of Trials and Triumphs
The only thing that really seems to work is knowing that there's no other way except for you to stop using drugs and find a new way to live.
Picture this: a mother and daughter, both grappling with addiction, navigating their way through the labyrinth of rehabs and institutions. In this episode of 'How I Met My Mother, Sober', Donna and Julianne open up about their tumultuous journeys to sobriety. Donna, the mother, shares her extensive history with various treatment centers and why it took her multiple attempts to find her footing in sobriety.
Julianne, on the other hand, reflects on her experience and how she managed to get sober after just one stint in treatment. The contrast between their paths is eye-opening and deeply personal. They dive into the harsh realities of early sobriety, the isolation of being in a 'bubble' during treatment, and the negativity that can sometimes seep into these environments. Despite these challenges, they emphasize the importance of support and compassion in recovery.
Donna reveals how her strained relationship with her own mother influenced her life choices, leading to a toxic codependency with Julianne. However, sobriety brought them a chance to heal and rebuild their bond into something stronger than ever before. This episode is a raw and honest look at the struggles and triumphs of addiction recovery, offering hope and encouragement to anyone facing similar battles.