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Cassie Uptmore is a mother in recovery, a writer, and a passionate advocate for those navigating the raw, messy, and often overlooked realities of addiction, sobriety, trauma, and family estrangement. As someone who has personally lived through these struggles, Cassie uses her writing to shed light on the complexities of recovery and the emotional journey of rebuilding one’s life after addiction and loss.
Her writing is deeply personal and emotionally resonant, offering raw, healing truth for those walking similar paths. Cassie’s work explores the intersections of motherhood, sobriety, and healing, focusing on themes such as self-acceptance, grief, resilience, and the ongoing process of recovery. Through her words, she invites readers to embrace the messy, nonlinear nature of healing and to understand that recovery is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process of transformation.
Cassie’s own story is one of redemption, resilience, and the courage to face painful truths. A mother who lost custody of her children due to her addiction, she is on a mission to rebuild her life while sharing her story to help others feel seen, heard, and supported. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to creating resources for others who are struggling, offering a sense of community for those navigating the isolation of addiction, family estrangement, and emotional pain.
As a writer, Cassie has authored books, articles, and blogs on recovery, trauma healing, and personal growth. Her work speaks to the heart of what it means to fight for a new beginning, to rebuild from the ground up, and to face the daily challenges of living in recovery. She believes that no one should have to walk the path of recovery alone, and through her writing, she offers a virtual hand to hold for those who are just beginning their journey, or those who feel they are struggling to stay afloat.
Her book, The Sober Mom Journal: Affirmations and Journal Prompts for Mothers Healing from Addiction, is a resource designed specifically for mothers in recovery, offering daily affirmations, reflections, and journaling prompts to help them stay grounded on their path. It is a heartfelt tool that speaks to the unique struggles and joys of navigating sobriety while raising children. Additionally, Cassie’s other book, Still In It: Daily Reflections for Women in Recovery: 365 Days of Healing and Hope, provides daily inspiration and meditation practices for those in the midst of recovery, offering guidance and motivation to keep going even when the journey feels overwhelming.
Cassie’s work is rooted in the belief that healing is not about returning to an old version of ourselves or pretending that everything is “fine.” Instead, it’s about shedding everything that was never ours to carry—embracing the messiness of the journey and understanding that recovery is an act of becoming, not fixing. It is a reclaiming of who we are at our core, with all our flaws, all our scars, and all our wisdom gained through surviving the hard times.
By sharing her personal experience of addiction, trauma, and family estrangement, Cassie aims to be a beacon of hope for others walking similar paths, helping them realize that they are not alone in their struggles.
Cassie’s advocacy extends beyond her writing. She is dedicated to fostering a sense of community for those navigating the difficult road of recovery, and she believes in the power of shared stories to heal. Through her work, she seeks to create spaces where people can feel heard, supported, and encouraged as they rebuild their lives. Her own journey is proof that while the path may be difficult and uncertain, it is also one of profound transformation, strength, and hope.
In addition to her other works, Cassie published A Seat Saved for You: Mothers on the Path of Recovery: Real Women. Real Recovery. Real Hope., which brings together raw, inspiring stories from mothers who’ve walked through addiction, trauma, and loss—and emerged on the other side. From corporate leaders and police officers to grandmothers and women behind bars, these voices share one powerful truth: recovery is possible, even in the hardest of circumstances.
Cassie continues to write and advocate for those in recovery, using her platform to amplify voices that are often silenced and to break the stigma surrounding addiction and trauma. Whether through articles, books, or social media, she remains committed to helping others see that recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about embracing the process and understanding that healing takes time, and that every part of the journey is valid.