Still a Mother


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More than 1 million women suffer fetal loss each year, yet most of those women will struggle to find words to share their grief or describe their experience. As some of the least talked about types of loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death can be incredibly isolating. The women who experience it become members of a secret society, silenced by shame or guilt, by confusion and loss of control. In Still a Mother, chaplains Joy Freeman and Tabatha Johnson share their own experiences and collect the stories of nearly a dozen other women who have sustained such loss, not only ending the silence but also helping to equip pastors, congregations, family, and friends in ministering more compassionately and attentively to other mothers who grieve. Features practical insights for pastoral care in each chapter.




You Are the Mother of All Mothers


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Every loss mama deserves to be reminded she is the mother of all mothers.




Still a Mother


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Jackie Krasas traces the trajectories of mothers who have lost or ceded custody to an ex-partner. She argues that these noncustodial mothers' experiences should be understood within a greater web of gendered social institutions such as employment, education, health care, and legal systems that shapes the meanings of contemporary motherhood in the United States. If motherhood means "being there," then noncustodial mothers, through their absence, are seen as nonmothers. They are anti-mothers to be reviled. At the very least, these mothers serve as cautionary tales. Still a Mother questions the existence of an objective method for determining custody of children and challenges the "best-interests standard" through a feminist, reproductive justice lens. The stories of noncustodial mothers that Krasas relates shed light on marriage and divorce, caregiving, gender violence, and family court. Unfortunately, much of the contemporary discussion of child custody determination is dominated either by gender-neutral discussions, or, at the opposite end of the spectrum, by the idea that fathers are severely disadvantaged in custody disputes. As a result, the idea that mothers always receive custody has taken on the status of common sense. If this was true, as Krasas affirms, there would be no book to write.




I'm Still Your Mother


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A witty, warm and supportive book for forty-, fifty- and sixty-something parents who want to maintain close and loving relationships with their grown-up children. Adams offers creative, positive steps parents can take to affirm family bonds and guide their children toward building fulfilling adult lives.




Are You Still My Mother?


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Advises parents of gay children how to handle their feelings of shock, anger, guilt, and self-deprecation, explains current psychological views concerning homosexuality, and discusses religious issues




The Mother of All Jobs


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The Mother of All Jobs is about the battle to make modern working parenting actually work. If not for our own sanity, then perhaps for our children's. Have you ever looked at the lengthy school holiday dates and silently screamed in desperation? Have you gone part time yet are still doing a full-time workload? Have you ever been too afraid to ask about maternity benefits or flexible working? Do you constantly feel guilty about missing school events and secretly envious of other mums at the school gates who seem to be doing it all better than you? If any (or all) of the above rings true for you, you are NOT alone. While the demands of work are increasing with longer working hours and more pressure to remain 'switched on' to our phones and computers, the needs of our children and the world of school and childcare have stayed the same. Something has got to change before we all reach breaking point. The Mother of All Jobs brings together the wisdom of women who opened up about their experiences into a manifesto to help working parents thrive.




Mothers Before


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Who was your mother before she was a mother? Essays and photos from Brit Bennett, Jennifer Egan, Danzy Senna, Laura Lippman, Jia Tolentino, and many more. In this remarkable collection, New York Times–bestselling novelist Edan Lepucki gathers more than sixty original essays and favorite photographs to explore this question. The daughters in Mothers Before are writers and poets, artists and teachers, and the images and stories they share reveal the lives of women in ways that are vulnerable and true, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and always moving. Contributors include: Brit Bennett * Jennine Capó Crucet * Jennifer Egan * Angela Garbes * Annabeth Gish * Alison Roman * Lisa See * Danzy Senna * Dana Spiotta * Lan Samantha Chang * Laura Lippman * Jia Tolentino * Tiffany Nguyen * Charmaine Craig * Maya Ramakrishnan * Eirene Donohue * and many others




A Mother's Cry


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In "A Mother's Cry - He's Still My Child," you will enter the world of: Child vs. Parent - Realize how important it is to establish a nurturing and loving relationship, which is the main ingredient of a strong foundation in parental responsibility. Society vs. Parent - Be exposed to the challenges a parent incurs within the schools, juvenile court systems, and even from family. Learn how to get results. Parent vs. Self - Feel emotions of hurt, anger, disbelief, stress, determination, courage, and satisfaction! Find your point of getting over denial and letting go of guilt, while working toward balance, in the midst of "A Mother's Cry - He's Still My Child." 'This book is your constant reminder that as a child begins to challenge you, he or she is still your child. As responsible parents, we should commit to learning how to pray and never give up on them. However, we must know when to let go and let God.' Sharon Willis Asheville, North Carolina 'Wow! I really like it. When I read the chapter 'To You, Son' I had tears in my eyes. The book is very, very touching!' Tanja Rubenbauer Bavaria, Germany 'It is particularly hard for a mother to watch her child make inappropriate decisions and avoid giving up on them. This book has therapeutic value because it is written by a mother who shares her experience in dealing with a challenging child. The book has a great potential to help others that have not reached a balanced point. It encompasses situations all parents could encounter. This is a book that all parents and guardians should read.' Robert Simmons, Life Coach for Community Action Opportunities Asheville, North Carolina




Slay Like a Mother


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The revelatory, inspirational mom book needed for every mom to crush that "never enough" mentality and slay every day! Katherine Wintsch knows firsthand the self-doubt that rages inside modern moms. As founder and CEO of The Mom Complex, she has studied the passions and pain points of moms worldwide to help some of the largest brands develop innovative new products and services. As a working mom of two, she was running in an exhausting cycle of "never enough"—not strong enough, not thin enough, not patient enough, not "mom" enough. In Slay Like a Mother, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll discover eye-opening lessons about: THE MASK YOU'RE WEARING. The one you hide behind when you say everything is "just fine" when it's not. YOUR UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. The goal-setting tactics you're deploying to get ahead could be what's holding you back. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STRUGGLING AND SUFFERING. Being a mother is a struggle — it always has been — but your suffering is optional. Brave, supportive, and insightful, the stories and advice in this book will encourage you to live more confidently, enjoy the present, and become your best self — as a woman, a mother, and beyond. This is the necessary self-esteem and self-care book for new moms, mom experts, and any mom in between. Perfect for fans of Girl Wash Your Face and #IMomSoHard! "Slay Like a Mother is a feisty, clever, and fun blueprint for modern motherhood that belongs on every book shelf and in every diaper bag...As a woman and mother, you'll gain a newfound power, happiness, and ability to leap tall Lego buildings in a single bound."—Erin Falconer, author of How To Get Sh*t Done: Why Women Need to Stop Doing Everything So They Can Achieve Anything ***As featured in The Wall Street Journal and Parade.com***




Mother's Daze


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The perfect Mother's Day book is finally here! This hilarious take on what it means to be a mother will leave you with aching sides and a full heart. From pregnancy to raising teenagers, Mother's Daze is full of humorous stories and everyday realities that mothers of all ages will relate to. Author Jane Still uses her own mothering experience and her frank wit to celebrate the honest-to-goodness truth about the most difficultand greatestjob on earth.