A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself
What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith, and Myself
- Marriage, Family & Relationships
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
For any mom who has ever felt inadequate, overwhelmed, or guilty in trying to balance it all, popular podcaster Sarah Bragg offers brilliant clarity and respite in this friendly manual for becoming your most authentic self, instead of just surviving motherhood. Nothing will make you grow up faster than trying to raise a kid. This is what popular podcast host and mom Sarah Bragg explores so beautifully as she encourages and equips moms who are discovering all the ways they still need to grow. It's easy to lose our sense of self in the all-consuming process of raising our children, but Sarah reminds us that the best gift we can bring to our kids is our true, authentic selves. Through vulnerable and relatable stories, no-nonsense wisdom, and a compassionate perspective for all the joys and challenges of motherhood, Sarah provides shame-free practical help to surviving right where you are in life, in relationships, in work, and in faith. This guidebook to health and sanity for the wilderness of parenting will help you: Give yourself permission and find the courage to show up as yourself Wrestle with how purpose, work, and calling fit together Notice and celebrate the good that's happening right around you Remember your worth is not in your kids or your role as a parent but in something far more lasting Find solidarity, understanding, and helpful encouragement to embrace all that motherhood is and remember who you truly are. Because you matter, and raising great kids starts with raising yourself well.
Endorsements (7)
“I can confidently say I’ve never read a book that’s made me breathe easier than A Mother’s Guide to Raising Herself. No matter how long you’ve resided in “should land,” stifled your voice, or abandoned your dreams, this compassionate guide offers real hope. Through unifying humor, relatable examples, and heartfelt honesty, Sarah Bragg shows us how to honor ourselves as we raise our kids. Let A Mother’s Guide bring peace to your soul and more YOU to the brave story of your life.”
“Sarah Bragg has cornered the market on heartfully and honestly rendering what modern motherhood looks like. She writes with an elegant compassion and understanding about what it means for parents caught in the modern tension of raising themselves while also raising kids.”
“Sarah Bragg gives women blankets of grace in A Mother’s Guide to Raising Herself. Her stories are relatable and funny, and I found myself nodding my head throughout every chapter. I wish I had read something like this earlier in my own motherhood journey. It would have made those long days just a little bit sweeter to know I wasn’t alone.”
“Sarah Bragg shows up like a friend in the thick of our hardest days, and we find ourselves breathing again. Gentle, funny, and unflinchingly honest, this book is a bouquet of vital truths and timely reminders.”
“This must-read book is not only refreshingly honest but incredibly transformational in redefining what we think we’re “supposed to be” as moms versus what matters most. Sarah’s heart shines brightly in ways that embolden all mothers to be brave enough to look in the mirror, focus on our inner beauty, and gain the freedom freedom to unapologetically live out loud and become the mothers we were born to be.”
“With honest, heart-on-sleeve storytelling, Sarah brings a refreshing view of motherhood that our culture desperately needs right now. In a world constantly pushing us to “thrive” in all circumstances, she invites us into a shame-free narrative where showing up and being present are the keys to cultivating meaningful relationships with ourselves and our children. Sarah is a truth-teller, a guide, and an instant friend. Her words are a much-needed balm for the weary and for those of us who simply need a reminder to be courageous in scripting a braver story.”
“I have had some of my most defining conversations as a mom sitting across the table from Sarah Bragg. Her courageous honesty about what it means to be a mother as well as a growing, learning, thriving human is everything. I have a feeling I will be gifting this book to moms for years to come.”
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