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A guide to reclaim your Self as a motherrealize why its hard, reassess boundaries, recognize archetypes, and revolutionize how you parent and partner
A lifeline for any mother ready to stop repeating patterns and start reclaiming her power. Shefali Tsabary, PhD, New York Times bestselling author
Its no secret that the transition to motherhood can be difficult. Were fed myths that we should know how to be mothers, that it should be effortless, that well parent harmoniously with our partners when the reality is anything but. The Motherhood Myth offers the profound support that mothers so desperately neednot just an explanation of the challenges but a nuanced understanding of why were experiencing them and, most crucially, how we can navigate through them.
Vanessa Bennett, a therapist and mother, has sat with countless clients navigating the same pain points she faced. Motherhood is an initiation into a new way of being, but most of us have lost touch with the myths, stories, and ancestral knowledge that once guided us through this radical shift in identity. The Motherhood Myth draws on depth psychology to support us through this transition by:
Exploring the patriarchal social and cultural forces that impact parenting today
Introducing key archetypes, along with their golden and shadow qualities
Illuminating the importance of initiation as we shift from one way of being to another and how this is missing for many women today
Sharing stories that illustrate archetypes in actionfrom the goddess Kali to the tale of Demeterand how we can see ourselves in these myths
Asking provocative questions about intimacy, consent, and connection
Creating shifts in our lives to claim our sovereignty and identity as Mother
In each chapter, Bennett shares relatable personal or client stories as well as practical tools to help us discover and embody an unshakable sense of Self. She also provides skills and scripts to increase capacity for conflict, vulnerability, and discomfort. As Bennett explains, I want to shout from the rooftops that life is not meant to be simply gotten through or endured. This guide can help you navigate not just the initial shift into parenthood but also the continual evolution with more ease, authenticity, and self-compassion.
Author: Vanessa Bennett
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Sounds True
Published: 08/19/2025
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781649633415
Language: English
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