This book is a truly a Gift.

I just finished listening to the Blend audio book (completed it in two days), and felt deeply compelled to immediately write a review. I am 7 months pregnant with my first child, confronted with the pending reality of coparenting with my ex. While I wasn't married to my partner, the circumstances of our relationship's end were quite painful, and have felt endlessly triggering. Everyday I find myself working through wounds surrounding abandonment, unworthiness, and not-enoughness.

Learning from Mashonda's experience how these truamas could adversely affect my daughter, made it clear that I must tend to them with delicate patience + persistence. Though challenging work, the peace, love, and authenticity Mashonda exudes let's me know it is well worth it.

After one listen, I know Blend will be my blueprint for cultivating a harmonious family dynamic, predicated on a commitment to self-work + self-care. I'll be investing in a hardcopy so I can highlight, underline, and annotate its many gems.

If you're reading, Mashonda: Thank you for your bravery, candor, and for answering the call to write this book. Blend is truly a gift to the world, and it will heal fractured families today, for the continued benefit of generations to come.

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Breathtaking

This book got me into all kind of emotions and I couldn’t stop listening once I started.
Tears fell out my eye as I related to my own life as a child and as a mother of two beautiful girls that are blended family potential.
Thank you Mashonda for being vulnerable and sharing your truth with us.
With this life manual, I pray that I create a loving family for children and everyone involved.
This should be read by everyone because it covers multitude of lessons.
God bless you and your family.

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great book for coparents struggling!

just wow 🥲 the maturity 👏🏽 I can only pray I can get to this point for my kids too.

Personal story not enough practical advice

Was expecting a well researched and practical guide, and found it short with various accounts of the author’s personal story. Deeply personal and encouraging.

Amazing!!!

So helpful and a great read. It’s a must for any blended family. I can’t say enough!

Great read!

This book was easy to listen to and gave practical tips on blending families! There were also examples of real life simple challenges that some people may not think about. Definitely great for a family that is considering blending or for those that already have but need a little guidance!

Amazing

It was wonderful to listen to Mashonda’s serene voice as she shared inspiring, honest, vulnerable & heartfelt guidance.

Just what I needed..

I absolutely love this book! I’m a newly married bonus Mom and attempting to blend my family has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to encounter. I absolutely hate division and I just feel so alone in this. This book reassured me that I was on the right track.

Enlightening and hopeful

I now have more hope that my family can successfully blend eventually. I also feel validated that it cannot be forced and boundaries are important. Thank you for setting a good example for all of us.

Close to my heart and forever cherished...

I loved this book, a lot. Mashonda has such a soothing and sweet voice, it’s so easy to listen to!
I listened to some parts a few times and would pause to think of my own family and how I can move in a direction lead by only love, with the intention of designing a joyful family unit. There was so much good information in this book, lots of moments I felt called out (in the best way), and I was moved by how beautifully so many families have blended by simply releasing control and moving as a unit. This is a must read for families who must contemplate a new family design, bio and bonus parents alike!