A Wounded Mother: An Inward Journey of Loving Self

Motherhood is often depicted as a journey, but seldom is the true depth of its psychological terrain explored. In "A Wounded Mother: An Inward Journey of Loving Self," Yesenia Fernández Waldron invites readers into the profound and often challenging process of self-discovery that occurs when one becomes a mother. Drawing on insights from psychology, mythology, and feminist thought, Waldron explores motherhood as a transformative descent into the inner world. It is a journey marked by loss – a loss of freedom, control, and ourselves. Yet, these challenges offer an invitation to descend to your source, the deep wells of being, and encounter the darkness within. This inward journey is one of facing not only the demanding realities of mothering but also the ghosts of old wounds, difficult ancestral patterns, and the despised and repudiated parts of ourselves. Waldron guides readers through this encounter with darkness, revealing it not as an empty void, but as a fertile ground where new things grow and transformation arises. The darkness within is not to be avoided. By embracing the woundedness and navigating the subterranean realm of the unconscious, mothers can reclaim their voice – their woman's voice, their instinctual self – and develop a fierce, courageous inner authority. The book suggests that, like the "wounded healer," facing one's own wounds can become a source of healing for oneself and others. A Wounded Mother is a powerful exploration of the reorientation of values that motherhood demands. It offers a map for the cyclical journey of descent, sojourn, and return, showing how embracing vulnerability and cultivating self-compassion can lead to a profound self-loving and the emergence of the person one was meant to become. This is not just a book about motherhood; it is an invitation to undertake the necessary inward work, finding liberation and wholeness in the struggle to love and nurture both self and child.
ASIN: 1964313155
VSKU: BVV.1964313155.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Fernández Waldron, Yesenia
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.