
If Mama Ain't Happy
Why Minding Healthy Boundaries Is Good for Your Whole Family
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Rachel Norman
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Are you weary? Stressed? Depressed, anxious, and annoyed? And, to top it all off, do you feel guilty for feeling bad?
Rachel Norman gets you, mama. She knows how much you love your kids. And how, day after day, you put your family’s needs first, which means your own needs come last. Or don’t come at all.
Rachel used to be a mom who spent her days weary, anxious, and guilt laden. She had five kids in five years, lived on three different continents, and then was blindsided by a devastating health diagnosis. Neglecting her own physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional needs for so long—in an effort to be a selfless mother—had left her utterly depleted. And physically unwell. Then she began asking a question she’d never considered before: Could it be that taking good care of myself is not actually selfish, but maybe, just maybe, something a responsible adult does?
In this countercultural book, Rachel takes some weight off your shoulders by:
- offering hands-on, rubber-meets-the-road strategies to cultivate a life you aren’t trying to constantly escape
- teaching you to discover and claim your own limits and boundaries so you can be a calm, resilient, peaceful mother
- showing you how to shape your daily life and values around the few things that really matter, and how to let the rest go
If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. But when mama is at peace? Everyone benefits.
©2022 Rachel Norman (P)2022 One AudiobooksListeners also enjoyed...
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- Mike Reffner
- 01-07-23
So much goodness!
This is a book I could benefit from listening to more than once. I felt instant connection and nourishment that lasted the entire book. It's a treasure! Thank you!! ~ Laura
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- Grizel
- 02-05-23
Great book and narration
This book had such great wisdom and practical application. The author really packed this book to simple yet impactful ways to make changes in your life to give you the best perspective - no time like the present.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-05-22
Love listening to Rachael’s voice!
I enjoy the way she phrased things. Nothing is too contrived and she doesn’t try to be too witty that so many authors of this genre of books can sometimes do. It usually comes across as trying too hard. Not so with Rachael. She has just enough wit and it’s organic, not forced.
She has sage advice I’ve not heard before and uses analogies that really put things into perspective. You need this book to help you let go of your preconceived ideas of what good mothering looks like. Loved every part!
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-19-22
Simple truths we need to be reminded of!
We complicate life more and bring more stress on us than needed, daily! So refreshing to be reminded of these simple, yet profound truths to care for our hearts, minds and bodies! I’ve shared this book with every mom and wife I know!
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- Amber Massett
- 12-09-22
I love this author!
I have been following the blog, A Mother Far From Home for years! Maybe 10 years or so…she is amazing and inspirational! I love her content and straight forward advice. Thank you so much for this book! It is FANTASTIC and I highly recommend it!
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- Kevin Kelly
- 11-29-22
Great book good all moms
This is a great book for all mamas. Helps to establish boundaries with your children, family husband, life, and routine. To have a happier mama.
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- Levi
- 01-26-23
Balm for my weary soul
I honestly felt like multiple examples were pulled from my own life. As a military wife and homeschool mom to four boys living overseas this book was like a balm to my soul. The encouragement, honesty and hearing what I say to myself but struggle to articulate to others was so needed in this season of my life. I would recommend this book to every Mom, wife, and woman in general.
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- michelle justice
- 10-11-22
Helpful and comforting
Rachel's book is Amazing! I love how she gives real life stories and examples of her advice. Rachel is insightful and understands mom life. It was a great relief when I first stumbled upon her emails and YouTube videos. I listened to the audiobook and now I get to read the hard copy. Thank you Rachel for all of your help.
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- Mary Haley
- 01-31-24
Excellent!
Was more than pleasantly surprised by this book. One of the best books I’ve read for empowering you to be the momma you’ve always wanted to be.
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