Comments, complaints, and community for the working mom
What is the new blog, Mother Hustler, all about? Being a working mom is hard. There is the full-time, paid job of work that hopefully only sucks out 40 hours of your week. Then there is the full-time, 24/7 work of taking care of your kids- feeding them, housing them, clothing them, taking them places…
Working moms experience overwhelming pressure to “do it all,” from being a nurturer, teacher, homemaker, and employee. Alcohol can provide a temporary escape from this never-ending cycle, allowing us to momentarily forget our worries and unwind. However, this reliance on alcohol can quickly become problematic. “Quit lit” books offer tips and guidance for anyone who…