Alcoholism, Motherhood & Sobriety: Breaking Generational Cycles
Being a parent doesn’t stop addiction—but it can be a reason to fight for recovery. In this raw and powerful episode, Emily Redondo, author of Wife Mother Drunk, shares her journey with alcoholism, recovery, and breaking cycles of generational trauma. Having been in rehab and psychiatric institutions over 20 times, Emily opens up about what it’s like to navigate life as a parent while struggling with alcohol, and how addiction isn’t about being a “good” or “bad” person—it’s about what’s...
Being a parent doesn’t stop addiction—but it can be a reason to fight for recovery.
In this raw and powerful episode, Emily Redondo, author of Wife Mother Drunk, shares her journey with alcoholism, recovery, and breaking cycles of generational trauma. Having been in rehab and psychiatric institutions over 20 times, Emily opens up about what it’s like to navigate life as a parent while struggling with alcohol, and how addiction isn’t about being a “good” or “bad” person—it’s about what’s happening in the brain.
Emily also discusses the impact of past generations of alcoholism, how it shaped her life, and the courageous steps she took to reclaim herself for her family and future. She candidly describes facing the shadows of her past, choosing life over self-destruction, and confronting trauma head-on.
This episode is for anyone grappling with alcohol, generational trauma, or the challenges of midlife reinvention. Emily’s story is raw, real, and a reminder that healing is possible, even after decades of struggle.
A conversation about survival, self-trust, and the courage to choose life.
BIO:
EMILY REDONDO is a writer, bookworm, and proud mother of four whose articles on recovery and motherhood have been featured in Love What Matters, Genius Recovery, and Legacy Launchpad. Her interests include gardening, camping, collecting antique curiosities, and tinkering with her latest diy project in her workshop. She lives with her husband, Pete, and their lively household in McKinney, Texas.
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