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Honest Motherhood

On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself

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Honest Motherhood

Auteur(s): Libby Ward
Narrateur(s): Libby Ward
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 An unflinchingly honest and disarmingly funny memoir from an exhausted mom who broke under the pressure to do it all, faced her past, found herself—and learned to let go of perfection and just serve the dang chicken nuggets.

"Libby is shifting the cultural narrative in a way that will echo for generations. Honest Motherhood is a powerful blend of truth-telling and rebellion—a rallying cry for women to stop carrying what was never theirs to hold." —Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play

When Libby Ward became a mother at twenty-six, she thought she was prepared. Determined to give her kids a childhood different from her own, she clung to the world’s “shoulds” like her children's future depended on it. That was her first mistake.

A couple years later, with a toddler around her ankle, a needy baby in her arms, and silent rage coursing through her veins, Libby began to unravel. Struggling to manage the unrelenting and often unspoken expectations of mothering, she did what any overfunctioning people-pleaser would do—she wallowed in shame. Then, she tried harder. Self-care! Boundaries! Sleep when the baby sleeps! But as Libby’s body and mind began to push back, Libby wondered: Why, with so much information and advice at our fingertips, is motherhood still so impossibly hard?

In Honest Motherhood, Libby candidly shares her journey of unlearning the myth of the ideal mother. She dives headfirst into the experiences many mothers have but few feel safe enough to say out loud—the lack of support, the guilt, the invisibility, the cycles they’re breaking, and the fantasies about a hospital stay just to get a flippin’ break. Libby untangles her social conditioning from learned trauma responses and discovers that letting go of unrealistic standards, asking for help, and prioritizing herself aren’t failures—they’re necessities.

Equal parts memoir and manifesto, flush with refreshing takeaways, Honest Motherhood is a rallying cry for moms to let go of perfection, choose themselves, and give their kids what they need most—a mother who is present and whole. Femmes Maternité Relations Sociologie Éducation des enfants Drôle
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This book was a refreshing, relatable and quick read. Libby made me feel seen and validated my feelings as a mom, and someone who feels like she’s losing her mind at times. I couldn’t stop listening. Highly recommend and will be gifting to all my mom friends!

I want to gift this to every mom in the trenches

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This book is everything and more that I would have expected from Libby. As a long-time follower of her content online, this book was perfection. Her vulnerability and brilliant way or describing motherhood is comforting and a joy to read. I laughed out loud, cried, and nodded along with her honesty and sometimes harsh reality of what moms experience and endure. Thank you for this important piece of work!

Inspiration, real, & helpful read for all moms!

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I listened to Libby's book on my way to and from school drop offs this week. The way she depicts motherhood and touches every point I felt noone ever understood indescribable. I feel seen. Thank you Libby for writing such an amazing and HONEST book that highlights the points no one ever mentions to you as a mother.

I feel seen

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I truly enjoyed listening to Libby narrate her story. She read with expression and clarity, making it engaging and a pleasure to listen to. I admire her courage in sharing her story so vulnerably and authentically—there is real power in that. Even as woman who doesn’t have children (but works with them), I still found many aspects of what she shared to be relatable. Hearing her journey and witnessing how she has evolved is both inspiring and empowering. Without giving anything away, my favorite part was the perspective she shared at the end of the book. It is spot on! :) Thank you Libby for sharing your wisdom with such humility and grace.

Engaging!

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As someone whose bookshelf is usually filled with Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Honest Motherhood was a departure from my typical read—and I am so glad I picked it up. Libby provides a refreshing, candid glimpse into the less-celebrated sides of parenting, balancing her storytelling with equal parts humor and humility. The book shines a light on the unseen difficulties of the role while offering a powerful reminder to mothers that they are not alone. It’s a realistic, grit-and-all look at a journey that is as arduous as it is rewarding.

A candid look into motherhood

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