# She Almost Lost Her 3 Children Before She Finally Quit Drinking | Anne’s Story

An episode of [Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1650658049), 19 Oct 2026, 1 h 23 min.

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How does a mother of three go from being a social drinker to struggling with alcohol addiction so severe that she nearly loses everything? In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Anne shares her powerful journey through alcoholism, five trips to rehab, repeated relapses, and the moment that finally changed her life. Growing up with a father who struggled with alcohol, Anne promised herself she would never follow the same path. For years, she maintained what appeared to be a normal life as a wife and stay-at-home mom. But around age 40, her drinking began to spiral out of control. What started with beer progressed to wine, vodka, and eventually mouthwash. Despite multiple attempts to quit drinking, Anne found herself trapped in a cycle of addiction, shame, and broken promises. As her alcoholism progressed, her relationships with her husband and three children suffered. After an arrest and a devastating warning from Child Protective Services, Anne faced the possibility of losing the family she loved more than anything. On January 8, 2019, Anne made the decision to get sober. Now approaching eight years of sobriety, she shares how she rebuilt trust with her children, learned to forgive herself, and discovered a life she once couldn’t imagine without alcohol. This conversation is about more than alcohol addiction. It’s about motherhood, breaking generational cycles, finding support, and understanding that no matter how far things have gone, recovery is possible. If you’re struggling to quit drinking, starting over after a relapse, or wondering whether your relationships can ever heal, Anne’s story is one you need to hear. You are not alone, and it’s never too late to change your story. Anne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anne1dayatatime/ Sober Motivation App on Apple App Store HERE Sober Motivation App on Google Play Store HERE Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.com Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Contact me anytime: brad@sobermotivation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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