Addiction and alcoholism are deeply misunderstood, especially when experienced by women. While addiction is often seen through a generalized lens, the truth is that women’s experiences with substance use and recovery are profoundly shaped by
gender roles, cultural expectations, and emotional dynamics. Women are often the caregivers, the nurturers, and the emotional anchors in their families and communities. This pressure to hold everything together can make it hard to ask for help or even admit there’s a problem.