When you think about your mother:
- Do you blame her for neglecting you as a child?
- Do you hold her responsible for your low self-esteem?
- Do you feel diminished after spending time with her?
- Do you do things out of obligation; to avoid being called the bad daughter/son?
- Are you afraid to admit, even to yourself, that you don't like her?
- Do you feel you deserve an apology you know won't see the light of day?
- Do you cringe when people say you look alike?
- Do you wish you had a better or different mother?
If, when you think about your mother, you want to be free of the guilt, shame, and resentment that takes away your peace and joy, this book is for you.
When faced with the decision to move close to her elderly, ailing mother, author Eve Rosenberg was terrified, conflicted, and angry. She blamed her mother for everything that was wrong in her life believing, "If I only had a different mother, what I could have become...."
Desperate and determined to create a happy life for herself while dealing with her mother's challenges, Eve carved a path for herself that led to not only forgiving her mother but to bonding with her and falling in love with her, shortly before her mother died.
Grateful for this experience, Eve attributes her joy and peace to surrendering to that which she resisted for years: The strong dislike she had for her mother and the desire to want to change and forgive.
Opening her heart to understanding that her mother was a fragile woman with a traumatic past, Eve came to understand why her mother couldn't mother her children. And, by not making herself wrong as a child who needed a loving, hands-on mommy, she could release the guilt and shame she carried about herself: believing she was a bad daughter who wasn't worthy of love and good fortune in life.
About the Author
Eve Rosenberg is an Integrative Life Coach who compassionately supports others to love themselves and step into their lives with both feet, so that they attract the joy and love they yearn for. She's the author of Your Happy Life Realized: How to Stop Putting Others First and Yourself Last, NOW! and Be Selfish, Eat Well, Serve Many: Taking the Path to Your Happiest Life! For more information, visit Lessonslearnedinlove.com.
