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Mother’s Day can bring up a lot for many of us.


And when addiction has touched your life… not all of it feels good.


Because Mother’s Day can become this painful mix of hope, disappointment and grief all at the same time.


In this deeply personal episode, Amanda opens up about the complicated emotional reality of Mother’s Day when addiction is part of your story.


From unmet expectations… to feeling unseen… to grieving the version of family life you thought you’d have… this episode puts words to feelings so many people quietly carry.


In this episode, we talk about:



Because truthfully


You can love your family deeply… and still feel sadness.

You can feel grateful… and still grieve what’s missing.

And multiple things can be true at once.



This episode is for you if:




If this episode feels close to home… you don’t have to carry this on your own.

Amanda has opened up a small number of “talk it through” spaces - a chance to simply talk things through with someone who understands this space.


👉 book in a friendly chat here


You are allowed to have mixed feelings about Mother’s Day.

And you are worthy of being seen, appreciated, and cared for too.






👉 Resources and support:



If you’re ready for support to create real change, you don’t have to do this on your own.


👉 Join the Waitlist for the Pathway to Wellness Program, or book in a friendly chat with me where we can talk it through and I can suggest the next best smallest step forwards for you.




Connect on Instagram: @addictionmakesthree


Questions or reflections? 💌 amanda@addictionmakesthree.com




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