If you have ever felt like you’re a horrible parent and that your child would be better off without you, you are not alone.
I struggled on my own for too long because there is a significant lack of mental health support for new parents.
While this simple book cannot replace the guidance of a medical professional, it has helped many people manage their frustration, loneliness and despair during this difficult time.
You are a strong and competent person, even if you don’t feel like it. You are welcome here in your PJs with your messy hair and the bags under your eyes. Grab a cup of tea (or something stronger) and settle in.
When parenthood wasn’t what you were expecting
It’s a demanding job
Even though we know it’s going to be challenging, raising a child today is a tremendous responsibility, and one it’s almost impossible to prepare for. Even parents with child-rearing experience can struggle with the demands of a new baby.
Every baby is different
Some children are angels and sleep through the night right away, yet others seem intent on torturing you for weeks, months, or even years. Children with unique or special needs can be especially difficult, and there are often no guide books to light the way.
You feel like a terrible parent
Even thought you try to do all the right things, it still feels like you’re failing. Sometimes it appears so much easier for others, making you feel worse in the process. Even if you know parents who are having a rough time, it still doesn’t help you sleep at night.
You’re simply exhausted
Everything is more difficult when you’re chronically sleep deprived. Not to mention how time-consuming babies are when they’re awake. It’s as though you no longer exist and are here to merely serve this tiny human around the clock.
Lost in the fog of postpartum depression
I’ve been that same mother lost, stumbling, exhausted, and suffering. PPD takes you over so completely that there is nowhere safe in your mind to escape the dull ache of emptiness. Where is the joy other parents seem to be bathed in? Why don’t I feel a close comfort with my child but resent them instead? I am a horrible mother.
While it took me a long time to recover, I do know that it is possible to move past this lonely, difficult phase with time, acceptance and perhaps a sense of humour. You are not the only one who has thought and felt things you are too ashamed to talk about. There is a tribe of us and we are here for you. If you have nowhere else to turn, you at least have this guide to accompany you into the journey toward a less crazy motherhood.
Reviews
With this book being short chapters or points, it was easy to read late at night while nursing my baby.
Mrs. Tylor Joseph Lyons
Amazon
“My daughter loves this!”
Excellent book and my daughter loves it! Highly recommend!
Dominica Applegate
Amazon
“Helpful guide in small bites”
The humour keeps me in the moment and the author has a great way of connecting to the readers with her honesty.
Karen Oddson
Amazon
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