Let’s face it: when it comes to mothers and their daughters, things can get a little . . . complicated. Momplicated, you might say. Whether your relationship with your mom has been wonderful or stressful, redeemed or broken, close or nonexistent, it’s one of your life’s most important and defining connections. Its effects have probably followed you into adulthood. If you have conflicting …
If you have conflicting feelings toward mom–or if you wish you could get past some of the baggage that holds you back–this is your book. Combining spiritual disciplines and the best of current therapeutic practice, It’s Momplicated will help you discover
- How your early connection with your mother may have impacted your sense of self and your other important relationships–and what you can do to break the cycle
- Why you and your mother have the relationship you have–the underlying reasons that may be contributing to strain and unease
- Tools and exercises to help you cope with some of the most common effects of a broken relationship, including anxiety, depression, lack of confidence, and trust issues
- How to be the daughter and mother God wants you to be even if your mom wasn’t who you needed her to be.
It’s never too late to love, never too late to heal, and never too late to trust God to turn the pain in your story into a redemption song. As you read It’s Momplicated, you’ll realize that while God doesn’t promise to fix all your circumstances, He does promise to uphold you and lead you to a healing place of knowing you are truly precious and loved, no matter how your past has affected you.more
This book explores the often painful relationships between mothers and daughters. The authors help the reader explore her own relationship with her mother and how it might have had negative effects on her life still felt today. They also help the reader find some healing. The authors honestly share about their difficult relationships with their mothers while still being respectful.
It’s Momplicated
I love the name of the book, of course, a made up word but so true with mother/ daughter relationships. The makes you think about your relationship with God, with your mother and with your daughter. Brings back memories from my childhood and my daughter childhood.
The book has lot of useful information, at the of the chapters has questions to make you think and answer. A lot of examples from the authors with their relationships. I found the book very interesting. Love the chapter when comparing to the Serenity Prayer and how to use that for healing.
I received an complementary copy of the book from Celebrate Lit. I was not required to write an positive review.
I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review this book. Throughout my life, I have had an excellent relationship with my mom. She has been and still is my best friend. However, in reading the book and talking to friends in real life, I know that not all women are fortunate enough to have that type of relationship. The struggles and pain are real. Almost sixteen years ago, I became a mother to a daughter and I hope and pray that by reading this book, I can strengthen our relationship. Debbie Alsdorf and Joan Edwards Kay do an excellent job of examining and discussing the relationships between mothers and daughters. The book truly is meant to provide hope along with healing to those of us who recognize we are imperfect daughters and want to strive for more. This is a book that all mothers and daughters should want to read for themselves
One of the best books about mother and daughter relationships.
The title of the book grabbed my attention right away. A book about relationships with your mother is not something I wanted to read. I will say that the authors do a great job of sharing their stories and helping readers understand the dynamics of mothers. I grew up in a very violent and abusive home. I have no idea what it is like to know that your mom loves you. That word was never spoken to me, and oh how I longed to have a mother who was proud of her daughter. After all these years later, the pain of rejection and abuse is still there.
This book is a powerful tool for everyone who has a good or difficult relationship with their mother. I really like the section at the end of every chapter that has questions you can answer to help you understand the reasons why your relationship you have had with your mother is good or needs work. I appreciate how the authors go into details about how we may have believed things said to us that stayed planted in our minds throughout the years.
Missing in my childhood was the protection and security I needed. The book helped me understand that the fear I have lived with stems from not being able to trust anyone. The stories shared by others in the book are emotional and healing at the same time. When I had my three sons, I wanted to be the perfect mom. There is no such thing, but I was determined that my boys would know that they were loved. I might have overdone it a bit with being overprotective, but the greatest joy I get is hearing my sons say without hesitation, ” I love you mom.”
I am thankful that I read this book and even though it was hard to get through, I have a better understanding of how much healing I need to overcome my past. My mother told me I was stupid, ugly and would never amount to anything. I will never get to experience what it feels like to be loved by parents, but ” The Holy Spirit will replace the lie I have believed with God’s truth.”
I encourage everyone to get a copy of this book. For me it was an emotional journey that I was afraid to take. The book is filled with scriptures that give you hope, heals you and directs your heart to forgive when needed. We were all given parents whether they were good or not. I have never forgotten the commandment that says to , “Honor your mother and father.” In my mother’s final months she became quite ill and my father asked me to help take care of her. I did without hesitation. It didn’t matter about the past, only that I was given a chance to show my mother that I honored her. I was with her when she passed away and although it was hard, I’m glad I was given the opportunity to be with her at the end. I love you mom.
” You are not defined by your mother or your past or even by yourself. You are defined by God.”
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
A highly relevant book about the complicated relationship between mothers and daughters. Alsdorf and Kay delve into the complicated aspect of past hurts and relational patterns that affect present relationships. They provide practical solutions for finding forgiveness through faith in God. All mothers and daughters should read this book!