Post holiday blues
I remember every year at about this time, feeling incredibly low, when alcohol was still a part of my life. After Christmas was over and...
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Kimberly Kearns
A Sober and Strong Mom:
Exploring Life Without Alcohol
A Mother's Journey
"It's all meant to bring you home, to remind you who you are, how to love, and how to never leave again."
- Laura McKowen
A Sober and Strong Mom blog serves as a healthy vessel of discovery.
To return home. To find freedom. To reclaim joy.
Join me in navigating motherhood, parenting and marriage.
Walk along beside me as I wander this beautiful, newly discovered sober life.
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Kim
- Nov 24, 2022
- 3 min
I did something...
So I did it. I did something bold. I did something huge. I did something that many others would never, ever do. I told the world some of...
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Kim
- Nov 23, 2022
- 3 min
FOMO vs. JOMO
FOMO: fear of missing out. JOMO: joy of missing out. Before I quit drinking, I used to experience FOMO on a regular basis. I wanted to be...
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Kim
- Oct 16, 2022
- 3 min
The followup from the driving mishap
Chase had a great hockey game. He actually had back to back games - played lights out, scored some goals, had some assists and received...
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Kim
- Oct 2, 2022
- 3 min
When people feel the need to justify their drinking to me...
I don't really care if you're still drinking. Or how much you drink. Or if you still have a positive relationship with alcohol. If you or...
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Kim
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
A Friday Night in August
I am not sure why this random Friday evening in August is suddenly making me feel nostalgic about my drinking days, but this particular...
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Kim
- Aug 17, 2022
- 3 min
What if you could get a look into your future?
A friend said to me recently, "Can you imagine the 'you' of two years ago getting a sneak peak at what you're up to now?" That comment...
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Kim
- Jul 19, 2022
- 3 min
How did I end up here?
I have a lot of new visitors to my website and blog lately. Some of them ask - "Can I do this?" Absolutely. Yes you can. Many people are...
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Kim
- May 25, 2022
- 4 min
How to grapple with another school shooting
We talked to the kids this morning about the tragic school shooting in Texas. They all had different reactions, and it was hard to talk...
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Kim
- May 20, 2022
- 2 min
How I Survived Another Saturday Night Without Alcohol
Last weekend, we had a party for a friend's 40th birthday. I was really excited to celebrate this person, as she has been such a...
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Kim
- May 14, 2022
- 2 min
Something you may not know about me
Anxiety has played a role in my life since I was a little girl. It is something that I have been dealing with for many years, and I never...
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Kim
- Apr 24, 2022
- 3 min
The Lethal Hold of Resentment
“Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” -Malachy McCourt Holding onto a grudge is detrimental to...
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Kim
- Apr 1, 2022
- 2 min
Why Drinking Could be Hurting You
I sometimes need to remind myself, that others might benefit from hearing my story. There is no courage, growth or intimacy without...
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Kim
- Mar 27, 2022
- 4 min
What propelled my drinking along?
I have had sweaty hands and feet since as long as I can remember. I always used the phrase, "I am an anxious person." I used it as an...
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Kim
- Mar 24, 2022
- 3 min
I have friends and family that see my sobriety as a punishment...
I think that some people in my world still view my sobriety as a problem that I should be ashamed of. They treat me as if I am damaged....
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Kim
- Mar 18, 2022
- 3 min
St. Patrick's Day when you are sober
Yesterday, it occurred to me at one point that it was a big drinking day. Evan reminded me that it was the start of March Madness as...
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Kim
- Mar 6, 2022
- 3 min
Things you may not know about me
I don’t often feel the anxiety build in my stomach anymore when walking into a room full of people I don’t know. I don’t usually question...
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Kim
- Feb 9, 2022
- 3 min
Behind the FEAR of getting sober
In our most recent interview for our podcast, I was talking to our guest about how much fun she has being sober. We talked about how this...
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Kim
- Feb 4, 2022
- 4 min
When my worst fear comes true
My anxiety has decreased so much over the last year of my life. I have learned not to think about worst case scenarios and instead try to...
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Kim
- Jan 10, 2022
- 3 min
I Still Think About Alcohol
Parker, my seven year old, had a rough day yesterday, which in turn made my day a hard one as well. I questioned my ability to parent, on...
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