Celebrating Mother's Day — SOBER

Getting Mom Back: An Unforgettable Mother's Day for Many

Some mothers thought they’d NEVER hold their children again.

From mothers praying their child would survive addiction to children praying their mothers would break free from addiction, countless families have experienced the heartbreak of substance abuse — especially on Mother’s Day.

But this year, countless mothers were given the best gift imaginable: the chance to hold their children again.

We asked several women in our recovery program what this Mother’s Day meant to them, and their stories are a powerful reminder of the life change your support makes possible for families every single day.

“Recovery gave me more than sobriety. It gave me the chance to reconnect with my children. Every sober day is another opportunity to rebuild trust, create memories, and become the parent they deserve.” —Annie Hufford

“This was my first Mother’s Day present and sober with my kids! Being able to take them places by myself and bond with them is a huge blessing!” —Leura Garner

“This was my first Mother’s Day sober with my mom after spending four years in prison. Getting to honor Mama Wendy at our Sunday night meeting meant everything to me — she was the mom to my boys when I couldn’t be, never gave up on me, and believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself.” —Janell Miller

“My son and daughter-in-law celebrated me over breakfast with my grandkids. I was able to be present with a sober mind, and it meant everything to me and gave me so much hope for many more celebrations.” —Zabrina Farmen

“Being a mom is such a beautiful gift. My boys teach me so much about myself every day. They help me want to be a better person and keep fighting.” —Mackenzie Fitzgerald

Separation from children and loss of custody is a major driver of relapse and a significant barrier to long-term recovery. That’s why Hope is Alive focuses on reuniting parents with their children.

So far, we have helped reunite 2,460 children with sober parents. And this is only the beginning.

Next year, The Healing Center will open its doors to women and families through the launch of a Women’s Recovery Lodge and two Family Retreat Lodges. As a result, more mothers will have access to life-changing recovery support and more families will be restored.

Help Us Reunite More Families