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Recent Articles from Beth Montgomery
The mom my adult kids deserve
Six years ago this month, I sat down to write my very first article for Central Penn Parent. It was called "Being Sober in a Wine Mom Culture," and I had been sober for about a month.
Life lessons from parenthood, sobriety, and grief at 44
When I was younger, I thought wisdom arrived all at once. I imagined there was some magical age where everything suddenly made sense — where I'd have all the answers and feel completely certain about who I was and where I was going.
Learning to receive (after doing everything alone)
The author reflects on learning to accept help after years of independence, highlighting the emotional shift and support from loved ones during recovery.
April is always asking something of me
Three years ago, I stood at the front of a room in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and held space for an honest conversation about death, dying, and grief.
Navigating the empty nest: rediscovering self and new beginnings
A mother reflects on the transition to the empty nest phase, embracing new opportunities, self-discovery, and a slower pace of life after decades of caregiving.
How sobriety and maturity shape a new chapter of love
If I had to describe this chapter of love in my body, I’d say it feels calm. Steady. Safe. Unrushed. Grounded. Familiar in a good way. Surprisingly easy.
Not starting over: navigating January as an empty nester
A personal reflection on January, empty nesting, sobriety, and becoming more grounded through life transitions, self-discovery, and death doula work.
what I want my adult kids to know this Christmas
A mom reflects on adult children, empty-nest life, unconditional love, sibling bonds and the lessons she hopes her kids carry into Christmas and beyond.
Thankful for another Sober October
Another Sober October is in the books. When I first got sober in July of 2020, I never imagined I’d be able to say that sentence out loud - let alone write about it publicly.
Ghosts in the backseat: memories from a fall road trip
A nostalgic fall road trip brings back memories of childhood, laughter, and the passage of time as a parent revisits the ghosts of family moments past.
When back to school looks different
The leaves are starting to change, the days are getting shorter, and my house is quiet. Too quiet.
This summer, I rode shotgun (and loved it)
Reflections from the road: being a single mom, parenting adult kids, and savoring the in-between moments
