I'm not saying I'm a "perfect" mom because I don't drink, but I am saying I'm a way better mom without alcohol.

"Before we can help our children, we have to help ourselves."

I didn't realize how profound this was until I witnessed myself on vacation helping out my son. Yes, I help him on a daily basis with emotions, motivation, and whatever else is needed in that day, but this instance really stood out for me.

He wanted to do the ropes course, but he had some hesitations. The height, being in a harness, the fear of the unknown. I helped him talk through those fears, and once he was on the course, he didn't want to get off, and he said he had so much fun.

Imagine if I had been drinking and he wanted to do the course but had all those hesitations? I most likely would've said that's fine and moved along because I didn't want to deal with the back and forth. Or I would've gotten angry because he wasn't being tough enough.

BUT NOT THIS TIME.

I had the patience, clarity, and tools to help him, but before I could help him, I had to help myself.

These situations always weren't like this, though. And by no means am I saying I get every situation "right", don't lose my temper occasionally, or am the "perfect" mom. Not saying that AT ALL.

But I'm a way better mom without alcohol than with because the alcohol would've clouded my judgment, and when I was drinking, all I cared about was myself and how I could feel better. I wasn't worried about how my behavior and the words I choose would affect my son in the future.

But now I know, so now I do better.

Every day I'm grateful for this journey because it's not only made me a better human but a better mother.

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