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Mothering on Our Own

30 Stories of Love, Hope and Navigating Single Motherhood
By Rachel Maksimovic
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Mothering on Our Own is a raw and honest collection of 30 stories from single and solo mothers. For all the books on pregnancy, preparing for parenthood and what to expect postpartum, very few touch on what happens when you're faced with going it alone. Whether... Read More
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Mothering on Our Own is a raw and honest collection of 30 stories about navigating single motherhood.

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Mothering on Our Own is a raw and honest collection of 30 stories from single and solo mothers. For all the books on pregnancy, preparing for parenthood and what to expect postpartum, very few touch on what happens when you're faced with going it alone.

Whether by circumstance or choice, solo and single parenting is a long – and often isolating – road, but there is so much wisdom to be learned from others.

From managing co-parenting to juggling work and caring for children, escaping abusive relationships, overcoming societal stigmas to finding community and working out who you are on your own, these stories encapsulate the resilience, courage, boundless love and unwavering spirit of mums.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761451256

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Books

Illustration: Text-only

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 282g

Pages: 224

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Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Parenting & Family Rachel Maksimovic Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Rachel Maksimovic is a proud solo mum and the host of the popular podcast Mothering on My Own. Rachel has been a solo mum since she was 20 weeks pregnant and is passionate about creating a community for other solo and single mothers where they feel heard, supported and less alone. She decided to share her own journey in this spirit of helping others and the podcast hosts parenting experts and shares stories of single and solo mums on a range of topics from finances, childcare arrangements, work–life balance, finding love again and how to build a true community.

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