Jowita Bydlowska

About the Author

Jowita Bydlowska is a Polish-born Canadian writer, journalist, and editor whose unflinching prose explores the raw edges of addiction, motherhood, and personal redemption. Raised in Toronto after immigrating from Poland, she has built a reputation for her candid storytelling that blends sharp wit with profound vulnerability. Her debut memoir, Drunk Mom: A Memoir, chronicles her battle with alcoholism during early motherhood, offering a brutally honest account that resonates with readers facing their own demons. Bydlowska's work has appeared in outlets like The Globe and Mail and Hazlitt, where she tackles mental health and societal taboos with empathy and insight. A mother and advocate for recovery, she continues to inspire through her resilient voice and commitment to authentic narratives.