Alcoholism and the working mom

Today’s front page of the Chicago Tribune features ” Mom. Business Woman. Alcoholic.” This article showcases the disease of alcoholism and how it is a destructive and potentially deadly force for those afflicted, at any age.  The article chronicled the life of a 39 year old professional mother whose substance abuse actually began when she was on maternity leave.  It gave light to the problem beginning harmlessly enough as a way to relax after a stressful day.

The piece also shows the dramatic rise in drinking among women, as the approximate percentage of those seeking help is nearing equality with that of males.  In the story, “Heather,” a 39 year old mother and alcoholic, eventually entered a treatment center through a pseudo-intervention.  The story had a happy ending, as she had just celebrated one continuous year of sobriety.  However, in reality, Heather’s story is just beginning as this is a lifetime journey of recovery.

As we believe strongly at LSA, this would still be an excellent time to form a Recovery Care Coaching relationship with a LifeSkills Authorities coach.  The issues of time management, re-acclamation to a successful working environment, work-life balance, entertaining clients, and overall stress management are issues that someone such as Heather entering her second year of recovery could likely find helpful.

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