Fighting to Become a New Me
It’s like I’m living two separate lives—the fear is agonizing—the uncertainty is even worse. What is it that I’m becoming?Read More →
Melissa is a fulltime working mama to her two young boys; Watson and Emerson. She is married to a wonderful sober man and they have created a blessed life in Southern California.
Melissa has been sober since 11.6.13 and is active in 12 step fellowships and the online sober community and . She understands there are no sober blueprints, and different things work for different people. Along with addiction, Melissa struggles with mental health issues, addiction to self-harm, and has a habit of self-loathing. Through recovery, she has begun to overcome those obstacles.
She works at a non-profit, men's recovery home and spends her free time blogging, podcasting with her husband, and recycling old clothes.
It’s like I’m living two separate lives—the fear is agonizing—the uncertainty is even worse. What is it that I’m becoming?Read More →
Here at SoberMommies, we like to highlight the stories of our sober sisters, to help paint a picture of recovery in all its forms. The first inspirational woman we’d like to share is Melissa Johnson, founder of Oklahoma’s Clean Life. Clean Home.Read More →
As the movement started, I watched as women declared #MeToo and found strength in each other. Even though I related to their stories, I felt left out.Read More →
If you need something to combat that 5 o’clock urge, a glass to clutch at your coworker’s BBQ, a refreshing treat after a long day or simply something to sip on while you binge Netflix; stir up one of these drinks and know for that moment you’re going to be OK. Read More →
Mom, you didn’t raise an alcoholic. You helped me pick up all my broken pieces and build me into the woman I am today.Read More →
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