Tougher Together

“After my best friend Shana died of an overdose in my arms, I gave up and life spiraled even more out of control. Recovery has given me the opportunity to create the life of my dreams, and become the woman, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and community leader I always wanted to be. Recovery has made the impossible totally possible. Don't stop, keep going.”

“I am a mother in long term recovery and to me that means today I make healthy choices. I look at my choices and how they affect me and those I love. My recovery helped me heal and helped my children heal. Together we went through some tough times and after all of the Hard we have created a Beautiful life.”

“Coming from a family of emotionally and mentally abusive alcoholics, my childhood was branded with trauma. My 20’s challenged me with addiction, felonies, loss and being an absent parent! My 30’s have me overcoming traumas, eliminating dramas and showing up healthy AF in recovery!!!!”

“I am a Tough Mother, who has struggled with addiction, co-dependency, trauma, mental health issues and grief. Through recovery I have found peace of mind, hope and joy. My journey has shown me, I am not alone. I have been given the gift of a community of Tough Mamas. We are Tougher Together. ALL things are possible,beyond your wildest dreams."

“I am a mother of 5 and I am in long term recovery from bipolar type 2, trauma and opioids.I used before, during and after having kids, and my addiction lasted over 10 years. I have laid a strong foundation for my recovery by making the connection with others in recovery and proper medical care that saved my life. Now I can be the mother and woman I always wished I could be.”

“I am a mother of two young boys. I survived a decade-long, narcissistic, abusive relationship that was fueled by meth, co-dependency and a lack of self-worth. I started my journey to recovery in 2020. Along the way I have grown and evolved into a woman and a mother who has healthy relationships, safe boundaries, found self-discovery and self-love. It was the hardest decision I've ever had to make and it was worth it. I get to live a life I'm proud of now.”

“After a brush with death due to long-term alcohol misuse, I knew I had to recover not only for myself but my 5 children as well. My mission is to show other moms that there IS a way out of addiction and that life can be beautiful once again. It is up to us to break generational cycles and create a kinder, more compassionate future.”

“When I started this ride I had no idea what to expect, I still don't. I do know that recovery is a beautiful mess and with each day, the messes have painted themselves into a picture of peace, love, and sobriety."