I Wrote a Book!

The Shape of Normal

My debut memoir is about to come into the world, a book about parenting, disabilities, and self-discovery, and hopefully, when you read about it, you’ll be interested in pre-ordering! The book is entitled, The Shape of Normal, A Memoir of Motherhood, Disability, and Embracing A Different Kind of Perfect (Vine Leaves Press November 2023)

https://www.amazon.com/Shape-Normal-Motherhood-Disability-Embracing/dp/398832034X/ref=tmm_pap_swatc

My book is a memoir about raising a girl with severe cognitive disabilities but more universally it’s a collage of motherhood and domestic life. After all, what mother doesn’t have expectations for what lies ahead? After my daughter’s diagnosis, I struggled to accept a picture of motherhood that looked very different from the “perfect” life I had planned. Deep in denial, I was convinced my daughter could be “fixed” with just the right amount of devotion and single-mindedness. Haunted by guilt and shame, I had to learn the lesson of acceptance before I realized my daughter was not broken. For many years I told myself that I was on a hero’s journey to save my child but really, the one I needed to save was myself.

I hope you’ll spread the word and tell other people about my story! And I’d love to hear back if you liked this post.