by jokomom | Jul 1, 2022 | Sobriety, Thoughts
One of the things that has helped me the most on my sober journey has been reading the journeys of others. I think one of the best ways for humans to connect with others is to commiserate. The more painful and cringe-worthy the sharing, the better. That’s why...
by jokomom | May 25, 2022 | Cooking with Kids, Parenting, Sobriety, Thoughts
Only a 4-year old could compare with the amount I have been asking lately: But Why? But WHY mama!? God only knows, darling. The reasons why are important though and I absolutely love this about kids. When I’m not too exhausted from the onslaught of questions...
by jokomom | Mar 20, 2022 | Joy, Sobriety, Thoughts
This one has been coming up a lot lately, almost like someone is trying to tell me something. Whoever that may be for you: God, Allah, Mother Earth, the Universe, Archangel Michael, the Scientific American, or your Mum – repetition tends to make us take notice....
by jokomom | Mar 13, 2022 | Joy, Parenting, Sobriety, Thoughts
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was Break the Bias. But I’m not here to talk about biases in the workplace or home, though I do have MANY observations and opinions on the subject. That is a discussion for another day. Today I am...
by jokomom | Mar 2, 2022 | Hard Days, Sobriety, Thoughts
I am writing this post for a couple of reasons. First: I promised myself I would be honest and vulnerable and truthful on these pages. All of it. Messy or otherwise. Second: the journey is the destination. Or the destination is the journey. Or the rabbit holes always...
by jokomom | Feb 23, 2022 | Sobriety, Thoughts
Celebrating 10 days seems totally-completely-embarassingly lame. But I am celebrating. If we celebrate every teeny tiny win it will keep this next year positive instead of what it has felt like before: impossibly hard. This last weekend was very hard. I’m...
