Swaddled: Sage Stories to Wrap Mothers in Love

Elizabeth Sarah Cassidy

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Book cover for Swaddled: Sage Stories to Wrap Mothers in Love
Book cover for Swaddled: Sage Stories to Wrap Mothers in Love
Book cover for Swaddled: Sage Stories to Wrap Mothers in Love

Swaddled: Sage Stories to Wrap Mothers in Love

Swaddled: Sage Stories to Wrap Mothers in Love

Elizabeth Sarah Cassidy

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An Embrace Woven from Truth, Compassion, and Love

Step into the world of motherhood with Swaddled, a heartfelt collection of twelve poignant real-life stories that illuminate the journey of becoming and being a mother.

From the weight of perfectionism and sting of comparison to the heartbreak of infertility, the joy of adoption, and the trials of balancing work, family, and self - this book invites you to explore the challenges and triumphs that shape motherhood.

Through moments of strength, solace, and self-discovery, these stories offer a compassionate reflection on the realities mothers face, inspiring confidence and connection along the way.

Whether you're a hopeful mother dreaming of what's to come, a new mother navigating uncharted waters, or a seasoned mother looking back, Swaddled will remind you: You are not alone, you are the perfect mother to your baby, and your life will come back to you.

Find yourself in the stories. Feel the embrace. Celebrate the sacredness of motherhood.

Critical Reviews

"Swaddled brings an important, moving and relatable message to the world of new motherhood. I saw in the stories that are so lovingly shared the experiences of many of my therapy clients, who feel guilt, shame and loneliness when their lived experience as a new mother does not match the image projected by society. It also reminded me of my own experiences as a mother; that it can be and is hard, that we all need community and connection, and that the challenges are temporary and ever-changing. A must read for all new mothers, and for those supporting and loving them." - Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW, Psychotherapist and Author of Anxiety Unpacked: Discover Your Type and Recover Your Peace

"How do you learn to mother? Whether you are already a mother or about to become one, the mothers who speak to you through Swaddled reach out with guidance and kind encouragement. Read their stories, absorb their support, and pass it on. Mothering is an ancient human task, and as stated by one mother in the book, 'I actually don't think anyone is meant to mother alone.'" -Ann Jordahl, Counselor and Parent-Infant Instructor

"What a beautiful gift to know I'm not alone in my struggles as a new mama." - Malia, Stay-at-Home Mother of Two

"A healing read for every mother: new mothers in the trenches and those who've survived to thrive and look back with sweet nostalgia or maybe even a little doubt or confusion." - Camile, Working Mother of One

Publishing Information

Publisher: Starling Press
Pub date: 2025-05-27
Length: 240 pages

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