Whenever I edit a book manuscript, I learn something new and exciting, but this author and this book took the editing experience to another level for me personally. I’m so glad I got the opportunity to work with this amazing mental health professional and play a small part in spreading her valuable message to new moms.
Technically, the editing was simple. The book consists mostly of comic-like illustrations and conversation bubbles as well as short blurbs. Emotionally, however, it challenged me because I had personal experience with the struggles of the characters. I felt many of the same things they did. I hid and buried many of my postpartum mental health problems fairly well until I couldn’t hold them in anymore, finally seeking help years later. I felt I was a horrible mother because I had thoughts I never expected to have. Even if I read this book back when my twins were born, I might still have struggled, but knowing I was not alone in those feelings and receiving encouragement to seek counseling might have helped significantly.
Since publication in 2019, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts has been published internationally and in several languages, which is both rewarding and elating to think that more moms around the world can see that they aren’t bad just because of their thoughts during this turbulent time.
If you’re interested in reading it or sharing it with a new or expecting mom, you can buy this book, published by Familius, either directly through the publisher here or on Amazon.
