Mom Turned Alcoholic in Wake of Brother’s Death Says, ‘My Daughter Watched Me Get Sober’

Losing her brother to suicide sent a new mother to seek solace in alcohol, a habit that slowly spiraled out of control. Her rock-bottom moment occurred in a doctor’s office when she was diagnosed with pancreatitis. Today, 30-year-old mom-of-two Nicole Marso, of Denver, Colorado, is fighting to stay sober for her health, her kids, and their future. Describing her journey out of addiction as “the easiest hard thing” that she has ever done, Nicole hopes her story of pain, hope, and healing would help others. Nicole told The Epoch Times that opening up to friends and family—especially to her 8-year-old thoughtful daughter—helped her become accountable on her path to sobriety. “I wanted to quit in order to be the best parent that I could be,” she said. “My daughter watched me get sober, and then she watched me start my life over as a sober person. She saw those changes. She …

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