A review by adorkablereader
Drunk Mom by Jowita Bydlowska

4.0

I started reading this book really knowing nothing about it when I started. Which I'm glad I didn't, because I'm not sure if I would have picked it up. But I'm glad I did. There are many opinions about memoirs that are so forthright ... is the author trying to shock you with their almost unbelievable story to make money off of their tragic lives? Many people think so and will completely avoid books like this for that reason. This topic is difficult, scary and depressing. The author here digs deep, revealing truths that most would not want exposed to the world for all to see and to judge. It is a compelling read, occasionally feels repetitive, but isn't that an all to common theme with addiction...a vicious cycle that you can't escape from. I truly wish for success for Jowita in her continued struggle to stay sober. And I hope that writing is a continued component in staying that way, I would like to read more from her. I have to think, that with the growing number of memoirs on addiction, that this has to be a therapeutic exercise for the afflicted. Write away, you will have an audience...set your lies and secrets free onto the pages as a road to recovery and healing. The more we all learn about the struggles of others the more compassion and understanding there will be in the world.