You already know something needs to change.
Some things only shift when you say them out loud.
Welcome to Women in the Rooms
This isn't a support group.
It's a space built for women who got sober and realized sobriety was only the beginning — women ready to look honestly at the stories that have been running their lives.
The RETURN Way™ gives you the map. This community is where you use it.
Karen Rubinstein
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Every Saturday morning, something shifts. This isn’t just a Zoom meeting — it’s a sacred space.
Every Saturday morning, women in recovery gather from all walks of life to breathe,
reflect, laugh, cry, and remember who they are.
We start with a short meditation to land in the moment.
Then we go deep — using The RETURN Way™ as our guide to look honestly at the thoughts, patterns, and stories driving our behavior, and to start changing them.
These meetings are lighter than you'd expect, deeper than you imagined,
and safer than you thought possible.
Come as you are. Leave knowing yourself a little better.
did you know?....
Low Treatment Rates Among Women with AUD - Only 7.8% of women aged 18 and older with past-year alcohol use disorder (AUD) received alcohol use treatment last year.
Stigma and Shame as Barriers to Treatment - Stigma and deeply rooted shame, often stemming from societal expectations, significantly hinder women from seeking help for addiction.
Fear of Negative Perceptions - Concerns about negative opinions from neighbors or the community were among the reasons women did not seek treatment for substance use disorders.
Childcare Responsibilities as a Barrier - Women often cite childcare responsibilities as a significant barrier to attending treatment programs.
Fear of Losing Custody - Women with children may avoid seeking treatment for fear that their children may be taken away from them.