Thriving as a Mom Without a Mom
Guidance for moms who don't have a
supportive mother by their side
by Melissa E. D. Reilly, Psy.D.
Thriving As A Mom Without A Mom is a heartwarming guide that offers comfort and support to mothers navigating the challenges of motherhood without a supportive mom figure. With touching personal stories and practical insights, this inspiring book reminds you that you're not alone and that it's possible to thrive as a mom without a mom.
Are you ready to learn how to thrive as a Mom Without a Mom?
Motherhood can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also be quite challenging when you don't have a supportive mother in your life.
Thriving As A Mom Without A Mom combines the storytelling magic of a memoir with the healing energy of a personal growth book. Navigating motherhood without the help and guidance of a supportive mom in your life is hard. Whether your loss is because of distance, emotional disconnection, or death, you'll find comfort and support to heal from grief and build a mom community in this gentle and helpful guide. Clinical psychologist and mom without a mom, Melissa Reilly, Psy.D. openly shares her touching story while weaving in the experiences and insights of other women who also parent without a mom. Learn to foster a mom identity that feels wonderful and thrive as the mom you were meant to be.
Are you ready to learn how to thrive as a Mom Without a Mom?
What people are saying about
Thriving as a Mom Without a Mom
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$18.99Thriving As A Mom Without A Mom combines the storytelling magic of a memoir with the healing energy of a personal growth book. Navigating motherhood without the help and guidance of a supportive mom in your life is hard. Whether your loss is because of distance, emotional disconnection, or death, you'll find comfort and support to heal from grief and build a mom community in this gentle and helpful guide.
Clinical psychologist and mom without a mom, Melissa Reilly, Psy.D. openly shares her touching story while weaving in the experiences and insights of other women who also parent without a mom. Learn to foster a mom identity that feels wonderful and thrive as the mom you were meant to be.
“Melissa's insights have been powerful for me in understanding my own story of raising my baby oceans away from my own mother. She shares essential wisdom on recognizing grief and building helpful relationships. If only I'd had her book as a new mother!”
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Thriving As A Mom Without A Mom combines the storytelling magic of a memoir with the healing energy of a personal growth book. Navigating motherhood without the help and guidance of a supportive mom in your life is hard. Whether your loss is because of distance, emotional disconnection, or death, you'll find comfort and support to heal from grief and build a mom community in this gentle and helpful guide.
Clinical psychologist and mom without a mom, Melissa Reilly, Psy.D. openly shares her touching story while weaving in the experiences and insights of other women who also parent without a mom. Learn to foster a mom identity that feels wonderful and thrive as the mom you were meant to be.
“This book is a game-changer for anyone navigating the complex journey of motherhood without their own mom by their side. Dr. Reilly's "three parts of thriving" framework provides practical tools and strategies for understanding grief, building a support system, and finding joy in motherhood. With her heartfelt writing and compassionate perspective, this book is an invaluable resource for mothers and those supporting them through this deeply personal journey. ”
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Thriving As A Mom Without A Mom combines the storytelling magic of a memoir with the healing energy of a personal growth book. Navigating motherhood without the help and guidance of a supportive mom in your life is hard. Whether your loss is because of distance, emotional disconnection, or death, you'll find comfort and support to heal from grief and build a mom community in this gentle and helpful guide.
Clinical psychologist and mom without a mom, Melissa Reilly, Psy.D. openly shares her touching story while weaving in the experiences and insights of other women who also parent without a mom. Learn to foster a mom identity that feels wonderful and thrive as the mom you were meant to be.
“Thriving As A Mom Without A Mom is a must-read for any mom who is raising her children without her own mother by her side. Motherhood without the guidance and support of a loving, seasoned mom to lean on is undoubtedly a unique experience that only moms without moms can understand. Mothering while grieving comes with challenges that many of our fellow mom peers just can't relate to. Melissa beautifully weaves her own personal experiences with loss, grief, and the experience of motherhood without her mom with practical guidance for readers to better navigate their unique challenges. I have never read anything more validating and more helpful in regards to being a mom without a mom. Whether you're estranged from your mom, she's not able to be physically present for you, or she's passed on, Thriving As A Mom Without A Mom provides the support and guidance you've likely been craving.”
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Thriving As A Mom Without A Mom combines the storytelling magic of a memoir with the healing energy of a personal growth book. Navigating motherhood without the help and guidance of a supportive mom in your life is hard. Whether your loss is because of distance, emotional disconnection, or death, you'll find comfort and support to heal from grief and build a mom community in this gentle and helpful guide.
Clinical psychologist and mom without a mom, Melissa Reilly, Psy.D. openly shares her touching story while weaving in the experiences and insights of other women who also parent without a mom. Learn to foster a mom identity that feels wonderful and thrive as the mom you were meant to be.
“Melissa so graciously captures the experience of being a mom without a mom. She expertly takes us on a journey through her own expereinces and provides us with the information needed to get through the grief process. She show us that even though our moms aren’t with us to help us with being a mom, we can build community to fill that “relationship gap”. Melissa does a wonderful job showing new moms and all moms who have lost their own moms, how to build a mom identity that brings joy to being a mom. I will highly recommend this book in both my therapy practice and coaching practice.”
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Thriving As A Mom Without A Mom combines the storytelling magic of a memoir with the healing energy of a personal growth book. Navigating motherhood without the help and guidance of a supportive mom in your life is hard. Whether your loss is because of distance, emotional disconnection, or death, you'll find comfort and support to heal from grief and build a mom community in this gentle and helpful guide.
Clinical psychologist and mom without a mom, Melissa Reilly, Psy.D. openly shares her touching story while weaving in the experiences and insights of other women who also parent without a mom. Learn to foster a mom identity that feels wonderful and thrive as the mom you were meant to be.
“"Thriving as a mom without a mom" should be read by every single woman, especially those with moms. I was drawn in by Melissa's powerful stories. I couldn't put the book down, almost like it was a novel and I wanted to see how it unfolded. She masterfully mixes vivid storytelling with practical application. What a wonderful book that will forever make me appreciate that I had a mom during my early mom years. - Dana Malstaff, founder Boss Mom LLC”
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Thriving As A Mom Without A Mom combines the storytelling magic of a memoir with the healing energy of a personal growth book. Navigating motherhood without the help and guidance of a supportive mom in your life is hard. Whether your loss is because of distance, emotional disconnection, or death, you'll find comfort and support to heal from grief and build a mom community in this gentle and helpful guide.
Clinical psychologist and mom without a mom, Melissa Reilly, Psy.D. openly shares her touching story while weaving in the experiences and insights of other women who also parent without a mom. Learn to foster a mom identity that feels wonderful and thrive as the mom you were meant to be.
“This book validates the unique challenges we (as moms without moms) don't always even know how to articulate and lovingly guides us along the journey to healing. I appreciated hearing her personal journey as well as gaining a deeper understanding of some of the loneliness I went through on my own journey as a mom without a mom for the past 22 years. If you've lost your mom in any way, and you're on your own journey of motherhood, you will want to get this book.”
Hi, I am Melissa
I'm a mom of two boys, a clinical psychologist, and a Mom Coach who is passionate about helping other moms who may be separated from their own moms due to distance, estrangement, or even death.
As someone who has experienced motherlessness, personally and professionally, I understand the feelings of insecurity, isolation, and overwhelm that can come with the territory. It can affect moms, whether they realize it or not, and it can significantly impact how they view themselves.
But here's the thing: your relationship with your own mom doesn't have to define you. I believe that resilience isn't just about having knowledge and skills - it's about overcoming hardships, having a supportive community, and living according to your own values.
That's why I wrote Thriving as a Mom Without a Mom. Whether you're a brand new mom or you've been at this for a while, I'm honored to be a part of your journey toward becoming the mom you've always wanted to be.
Are you ready to learn how to thrive as a Mom Without a Mom?
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