I wish I had this book in my 20’s and 30’s. No one talks about “not being sure” about the biggest decision of your whole life—financially, emotionally, physically. I found this so relatable!
I appreciated reading about the author’s interest in understanding the mothers in her family that came before her, and their traumas/options/limitations imposed on them, as well as the role of mental health issues.
Thank you so much for reading Aine! I also really enjoyed thinking with @Ruthie Ackerman about family histories and mythologies, and the standards we hold our ancestors to. A really rich topic!
“Normalize maternal ambivalence” !
I wish I had this book in my 20’s and 30’s. No one talks about “not being sure” about the biggest decision of your whole life—financially, emotionally, physically. I found this so relatable!
YES. This was a part of Ruthie's story that I found so important...its one of those mysteries of adulthood that needs even more attention.
I appreciated reading about the author’s interest in understanding the mothers in her family that came before her, and their traumas/options/limitations imposed on them, as well as the role of mental health issues.
Thank you so much for reading Aine! I also really enjoyed thinking with @Ruthie Ackerman about family histories and mythologies, and the standards we hold our ancestors to. A really rich topic!
Thank you, Aine! Such an important conversation and something I wish more of us spoke about <3
I loved our conversation so much, Allison!
It was so great to connect!