{"product_id":"to-have-and-to-hold-motherhood-marriage-and-the-modern-dilema-molly-millwood","title":"To Have and To Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilema, Molly Millwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescription\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clinical psychologist's exploration of the modern dilemmas women face in the wake of new motherhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Molly Millwood became a mother, she was fully prepared for what she would gain: an adorable baby boy; hard-won mothering skills; and a messy, chaotic, beautiful life. But what she was not prepared for--and what she did not expect--was what she would lose: aspects of her identity, a baseline level of happiness, a general sense of well-being. And though she had the benefit of a supportive husband during this transition, she also envied and at times resented the fact that the disruption to his life seemed to pale in comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a clinical psychologist, Molly knew her experience was a normal response to a life-changing event. But without the benefit of such a perspective, many of the patients she treated in her private practice grappled with guilt, self-doubt, and fear, and suffered the dual pain of not only the struggle to adjust but also the overwhelming shame for struggling at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn To Have and to Hold, Molly surveys the complex terrain of new motherhood, exploring the ways it affects women psychologically, emotionally, physically, and professionally--as well as how it impacts their partnerships. Along with the arrival of a bundle of joy comes thorny issues such as self-worth, control, autonomy, and dependency. And these issues are most often experienced within the context of an intimate relationship, adding another layer of complication, conflict, and confusion to an already challenging time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Molly examines the inextricable link between women's well-being as new mothers and the well-being of their relationships, she offers guidance to help readers reclaim their identities, release their guilt and shame, and repair their relationships. A blend of personal narrative, scientific research, and stories from Molly's clinical practice, To Have and to Hold provides a much-needed lifeline to new mothers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e 1.0\" H x 9.2\" L x 6.3\" W, 288 pages, hardcover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Wave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50912908902625,"sku":"9780062838650","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9558\/8015\/files\/IMG_0153.jpg?v=1791733811","url":"https:\/\/www.pressshopatl.com\/products\/to-have-and-to-hold-motherhood-marriage-and-the-modern-dilema-molly-millwood","provider":"Press Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}