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An unflinching and hilarious memoir about recovery as a mother of young kids, Bottled explains the perils moms face with drinking and chronicles the author's path to recovery, from hitting bottom to the months of early sobriety - a blur of pain and chaos - to her now (in)frequent moments of peace. Punctuated by potent, laugh-out-loud sarcasm, Bottled offers practical suggestions on how to be a sober, present-in-the-moment mom, one day at a time, and provides much needed levity on an issue too often treated with deadly seriousness.

Welcome to the Neighborgood! It's good here. This is a podcast where Jess and Dana share people's stories and interviews, all in the hopes of learning a little about each other and trying to find common ground. We all need the Neighborgood, and it's our firm belief that some "front porch philosophy" will help our world heal. Listen in and also be a part of the Neighborgood! Visit danabowmancreative.com and click on podcasts to submit your own story. Also, follow us on facebook at @theneighborgoodpodcast or at instagram @neighborgood_podcast for all sorts of pictures, backstory, and updates....

Dana Bowman can't escape the lure of perfectionism, trying to be a flawless wife, mother, and person in recovery. When Dana experiences a short-lived relapse during the Christmas holiday, she has the startling realization that recovery is more than just giving up alcohol. In this funny and revealing follow-up to her best-selling book Bottled, Dana reflects on how we live in a society of excess, always pushing ourselves to do and be better. However, it doesn’t take her long to realize that self-care and getting over herself is the key to happiness.