Meltdown: Why motherhood makes us angry and what to do about it.
Why do so many women feel an unadulterated rage with life, their partners, even their children when they become mothers? Is it hormonal, a loss of control, lack of sleep?
Lauren Novak takes readers on a confronting journey through her own personal experiences of rage after becoming a mother and bravely explores the raw and often unspoken emotions that many other mothers experience. In delving into the physical, psychological and societal pressures that contribute to these intense feelings, she reveals how common maternal anger is. Yet Novak also offers hope – and solidarity. With a blend of humour, understanding and insight she breaks the silence around this taboo topic and provides practical advice and effective strategies for managing these sometimes overwhelming emotions.
This book will resonate with so many and is a vital resource for any mother grappling with the complexities of motherhood and the powerful rage it can incite.
Why do so many women feel an unadulterated rage with life, their partners, even their children when they become mothers? Is it hormonal, a loss of control, lack of sleep?
Lauren Novak takes readers on a confronting journey through her own personal experiences of rage after becoming a mother and bravely explores the raw and often unspoken emotions that many other mothers experience. In delving into the physical, psychological and societal pressures that contribute to these intense feelings, she reveals how common maternal anger is. Yet Novak also offers hope – and solidarity. With a blend of humour, understanding and insight she breaks the silence around this taboo topic and provides practical advice and effective strategies for managing these sometimes overwhelming emotions.
This book will resonate with so many and is a vital resource for any mother grappling with the complexities of motherhood and the powerful rage it can incite.
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Why do so many women feel an unadulterated rage with life, their partners, even their children when they become mothers? Is it hormonal, a loss of control, lack of sleep?
Lauren Novak takes readers on a confronting journey through her own personal experiences of rage after becoming a mother and bravely explores the raw and often unspoken emotions that many other mothers experience. In delving into the physical, psychological and societal pressures that contribute to these intense feelings, she reveals how common maternal anger is. Yet Novak also offers hope – and solidarity. With a blend of humour, understanding and insight she breaks the silence around this taboo topic and provides practical advice and effective strategies for managing these sometimes overwhelming emotions.
This book will resonate with so many and is a vital resource for any mother grappling with the complexities of motherhood and the powerful rage it can incite.
