My Story

My journey from alcohol, overwhelm, and processed living to clean, simple, intentional motherhood

For a few years, drinking quietly became part of my routine. On the outside I held everything together. I took care of my family, kept up the house, showed up for my responsibilities, and did what needed to be done. Inside, I was slipping away. Alcohol became my comfort, my way to numb the stress and exhaustion that came with motherhood and a life that never paused. I told myself that as long as I was showing up for my family, I was fine. Deep down, I knew I was not. I had lost myself.

I grew up in a world where drinking was normal and nobody talked about what was in our food or the chemicals in our homes. Alcohol was everywhere. Processed food was everywhere. It was just “how things were.” I did not know any different, and I did not know how much it was costing me.

My children have always been my world, and one day it finally hit me. I was not being the mom they deserved. I did not want them to grow up remembering a mother who was half present, foggy, and checked out. I wanted them to see a woman who could rise, rebuild, and protect her body and her home.

So I stopped drinking.
And I stopped the way and what I was consuming.

With every day of sobriety, life became clearer. I could finally hear my body. I could feel what certain foods, products, and habits were doing to me. I started to notice how my mood, energy, and skin reacted to what I ate, what I cleaned with, and what I put on my body.

As I began taking care of my body, I lost 53 pounds, but the deeper change was awareness. I could no longer ignore the processed, chemical filled foods in my pantry or the toxic cleaners under my sink. Once I heard the information about what was actually in these products, I could not unhear it. I knew I had to do the right thing for myself and my family.

That is when clean living and mindfulness became my way of life. I started swapping out one thing at a time. I replaced processed convenience food with simple, clean recipes. I learned how to use herbs to support our bodies instead of reaching for quick fixes. I listened to my nervous system and my hormones. I noticed how certain ingredients made me anxious, foggy, or inflamed, and which ones made me feel grounded, focused, and clear.

Herbs became a quiet, steady support. Gentle teas, nourishing decoctions, simple tinctures, and calming blends helped me sleep, ease my anxiety, support my hormones, and care for my children in a more natural way. I realized that my home could be a healing place instead of another source of stress.

That realization led me to where I am today. I am passionate, purposeful, and on a mission to help other moms take control of their health, their homes, and their habits. I founded Pure & Simple mommy to share everything I have learned about:

• Clean eating and real ingredients
• Non toxic products and safer swaps
• Herbs and natural remedies for families
• The truth about alcohol and what it really does to us

Pure & Simple mommy is the place where my story turns into practical support for you. Through my blog and digital guides, I break down what I wish someone had told me years ago, in a way that feels simple, doable, and honest.

I want to show other women, especially moms, that it is never too late to change. You can break free, heal, and create a life you are proud of. You can be fully present for your children. You can build a home that feels peaceful and safe, inside and out. If I can do it, I know you can too.

My past does not define me. It empowers me. Every step, every mistake, and every lesson has led me here. My struggles shaped me. My challenges strengthened me. My healing is proof that real transformation is possible.

If my story resonates with you, I would love for you to stay connected.

• Read the blog for clean living tips and honest stories
• Explore the digital guides for step by step support
• Join the newsletter so you never miss new resources and tools

Let us walk this out together, one mindful choice at a time.