Drunk Mom by Jowita Bydlowska

This is an honest and sometimes gruesome look at what a mother would do because of alcoholism. Three years after becoming sober, Jowita finds herself going down a slipper alcoholic slope after drinking a glass of champagne to celebrate the birth of her son.  What follows is months of hiding bottles, blackouts, one trip to Montreal, a concerned sister and fights with her boyfriend.
There are no excuses in this tale, instead Jowita is frank and honest about her feelings as she tells of her love of booze, which somehow exists in conjunction with the love she has for her son.
There is no doubt that she cares deeply for her child, as any new mom would, however she is also dealing with her own demons, something that is not often talked about. I loved the grittiness of this memoir, and different portrayal of being a first time mom.  Yes some people may be offended by this refreshingly honest offering, but I hope it will forest some discussion about the dark side that can come from being called a mom.
Drunk Mom is a raw, emotional look at addiction and shows what lengths someone will go to for their love of alcohol.