I struggled with perfectionism and self-criticism for years. I was constantly trying to prove my worth, both as a mom and as a professional. It left me feeling drained and never good enough. People would tell me “You’re too hard on yourself, just relax” and the result was always the same. I’d feel frustrated and misunderstood, thinking they just didn’t get how important it was to do everything right. Sound familiar? Because if you’re a sober midlife mom your story probably sounds like mine