Motherf*cked: How to Stop Your Mother's Toxic Drama from Ruining Your Life

ISBN: 1637748612

Author: Oerman, Ashley

Condition: New

For anyone whose mother is the reason theyre in therapy, this primer on problematic moms offers a super relatable modern approach to dealing and healing.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 Mothers 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 youll find expert-backed tips and tools toUnderstand 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 books 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 momValidating 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.