There are many reasons that women find they cannot care for their child — perhaps they have taken flight from an abusive spouse, have fought for but lost custody, are incarcerated, are physically, mentally, or financially vulnerable, or have immigrated from another country in the search of a better life that hasn't yet been found. No matter the reason, these women usually feel isolated, unheard, and stigmatized by friends, relatives, and society at large.
Finally, here is a new resource for this ever-growing population. A Mother Apart provides insight and support to women as they find ways to adjust to living apart from their child.
Just some of the essential strategies for “mothers apart”:
*Understanding the nature of guilt and other paralyzing feelings
*Grieving their loss and moving forward
*Finding ways to stay connected as a mother even when living independently
*Making decisions about the future
*Fully developing and defining love from afar
