Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself
Lisa Marchiano
2021
Drawing on Jungian psychology, mythology, and real-life case studies, this book explores the inner transformation women undergo in motherhood. Marchiano reframes challenges such as identity loss, fear, guilt, and ambivalence as opportunities for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
Why It’s Included:
This title validates the psychological complexity of motherhood without judgment or oversimplification. It offers a powerful lens for understanding matrescence and the emotional shifts that often accompany becoming a parent.
Who It’s For:
Mothers, therapists, perinatal mental health professionals, and anyone exploring identity, transformation, or personal meaning in the parenting journey.
“What does it mean to transition into motherhood in the 21st Century? This book explores matrescence and the growing recognition of the emotional impact of a change as great as puberty and menopause yet widely unrecognised in the modern world”
Further Reading:
Matrescence – Lucy Jones
The Nurture Revolution – Greer Kirshenbaum
Untamed – Glennon Doyle
