Motherf*cked

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For some, moms are their bestie, their bedrock, and their first call when things go wrong (or right). Meanwhile, the rest of us send our moms to voicemail more often than not and maybe even dread Mother''s Day weekend. Whether your mom is absent, too present, or sometimes just tough to be around, Motherf*cked empowers you to move safely through the maternal minefield. Drawing on interviews with licensed mental health experts and her own perfect attendance in therapy, mental health and wellness journalist Ashley Oerman digs into the repercussions of these painful dynamics. She offers tried-and-true tips for coming to terms with - and taking control of - your relationship with your mom. In Motherf*cked you''ll find expert-backed tips and tools to... ; Understand why and how your relationship with your mom impacts your mental health, attachment style, and adult relationships; Spot signs of dysfunction, like generational trauma, narcissism, and emotional immaturity; Productively process feelings through light-hearted, helpful tools like ''Choose Your Own Sadventure'' '' ; Set healthy boundaries (the book''s ''Boundary Concierge'' can help!) and decide if going low- or no-contact is right for you; Prepare for the drama that comes with breaking unhealthy patterns or ending a problematic relationship with your mom. Validating and darkly funny, Motherf*cked creates space to sort through the mess, drama, and trauma of your maternal history, so you can finally find some motherf*cking peace.
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