004. The One About "Mommy Wine Culture"

Trigger warning: we talk in-depth about alcohol use in this episode.   We find out Casey's husband isn't actually underground that much. We talk about how annoying it is to have to schedule things around nap times or after bed or have your husband take the day off to get your hair done.   Absolutely no one asked us but in this episode, we address the idea that "mommy wine culture" is toxic and detrimental to motherhood. (Obviously, there are certain circumstances that are toxic and where a person needs treatment or help, and we've listed links below for that.) But really what we wanted to talk about in this episode is how claiming "mommy wine culture" is bad or toxic is just another way to shame moms or make moms feel guilty for something they enjoy.    We talk about our feelings about the mom labels of "crunchy", "scrunchy" and "silky". We can all drink whatever we want at the same table. It's other people who are pinning us against each other for literally no reason.    Casey talks about how she almost did Dry June and Elizabeth talks about attending her oldest's kindergarten graduation.   Listener question of the week: What has helped support you in being a working mom?   P.S. Come comment Sock or Scrunchie on our latest Instagram post to tell us you listened :)    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themomwhine/ Visit www.themomwhine.com If you think you may be struggling with alcohol abuse here is SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Also visit the online treatment locator, or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you. Read more about the HELP4U text messaging service.