Parenting
A gentle space for mums in recovery- offering support, reassurance, and tools to help you heal while showing up for your children.
Parenting in recovery can feel overwhelming- full of love, hope, and pressure all at once. Whether you’re parenting full-time, rebuilding contact, or navigating separation, you deserve the support without judgement.
Normal Feelings in Recovery:
Guilt for the past, even while making changes
Worry about breaking cycles and building something better
Fear of being judged as a parent in recovery
Pride in your progress
It’s Okay To:
Ask for help
let go of non-essential chores
Allow screen time without guilt
Take 5 minutes alone to breathe
Support and Resources for Mums
ParentLine Scotland
Free support line for anyone caring for a child
📞 0800 028 2233
🔗 children1st.org.uk/parentline
Scottish Families – Wellbeing Hub
Advice, connection, and community for families affected by substance use
🔗 sfad.org.uk/wellbeing-hub
Scottish Families Parent Support Leaflet
📄 View PDF
Wellbeing Glasgow – Parenthood & Mental Health
🔗 wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk/parenthood-mental-health
Explore the Recovery Toolkit
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Self-Care
A gentle guide to self-care in recovery, with simple ideas, tools, and reminders that you are allowed to rest and heal.
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Journal and Reflection
Creative, trauma-informed journaling tools to help you express emotions, reflect on your journey, and reconnect with yourself.
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Family Relationships
Tools, including SMART family and friends, to encourage building and maintaining healthy relationships with those around you.
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Is This Helping Me or Harming Me?
A simple check-in tool to guide choices in recovery, helping you pause, reflect, and respond with self-compassion.
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Recovery Workbook
A practical, empowering guide supporting alcohol and drug recovery through stories, reflection exercises, routines, self-awareness, connection, and community support.
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Opening Up
A guide to safely opening up to someone you trust, on your terms, without judgment or formal intervention.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing
Gentle tracking tools to help you notice emotional patterns and support your mental wellbeing day by day.
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Safety and Boundaries Kit
Practical tools and gentle guidance to help you set, hold, and communicate boundaries in everyday life and relationships.
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Digital Resources
A guide on using technology to connect, learn, and grow in your recovery.
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Relationships
Support for building healthy relationships and recognising abuse, reminding you that love shouldn’t hurt.
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Managing Money
Tools to help you budget and manage your money wisely.
