The Sober Realities of Motherhood

A conversation with Emily Lynn Paulson, founder of the Sober Mom Squad

The messaging around alcohol, or “mommy juice,” has been detrimental to mothers. Instead, they need connection and support. Friends Stock/Shutterstock

You’ve seen the mugs, the T-shirts, and the memes all laughing hilariously at moms and their reliance on “mommy juice” to get them through the day. How reliant are some mothers, though, on alcohol to cope with the pressures they face today? What impact is this “mommy juice” messaging having on families?

I recently spoke to Emily Lynn Paulson, founder of the Sober Mom Squad, about this and other concerns. Here’s what she said.