MaryAnn McKibben Dana has wisdom about complex mothering. Today, she shares an excerpt from her elegant new book, Better Than Normal.
"I was attempting to manage my own discomfort in the name of helping my own kids."
I feel this a lot! It's so hard to watch kids struggle
I’m dealing with alot of discomfort these days. My teenage daughter is neurodivergent (I am not) and we are in a very tough season. Most days I feel like I’m walking on eggshells which only upsets me more. This was a good read, thanks!
That's hard, Kara. Go gently with yourself...
Kara, that’s so complex. Take a look at MaryAnn’s book. She’s been musing on this with her kids for a while. Sending you s mom hug in this time.
"...managing my own discomfort in the name of helping my own kids." Wow, I felt that.
Thanks for reading, Lori!
Lori, right? @MaryAnn McKibben Dana is wise.
"I was attempting to manage my own discomfort in the name of helping my own kids."
I feel this a lot! It's so hard to watch kids struggle
I’m dealing with alot of discomfort these days. My teenage daughter is neurodivergent (I am not) and we are in a very tough season. Most days I feel like I’m walking on eggshells which only upsets me more. This was a good read, thanks!
That's hard, Kara. Go gently with yourself...
Kara, that’s so complex. Take a look at MaryAnn’s book. She’s been musing on this with her kids for a while. Sending you s mom hug in this time.
"...managing my own discomfort in the name of helping my own kids." Wow, I felt that.
Thanks for reading, Lori!
Lori, right? @MaryAnn McKibben Dana is wise.