Mom, I Hate My Life! Becoming Your Daughter's Ally Through the Emotional Ups and Downs of Adolescence

by HERSH, SHARON

• ISBN13: 9780877880233
• ISBN10: 0877880239
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-20
• Publisher: Shaw Books

Summary

Navigating an adolescent daughter's emotional life is one of a mom's toughest challenges. In this crucial book, the reader will learn how she can use hand-in-hand mothering skills to become exactly the ally her daughter needs, and how they both can experience powerful, life-changing growth in the process.

Author Biography

<b>Sharon Hersh</b> is a licensed professional counselor and the mother of two teenagers. She is the author of <i>“Mom, I Feel Fat!” Becoming Your Daughter’s Ally in Developing a Healthy Body Image</i> and <i>Bravehearts: Unlocking the Courage to Love with Abandon.</i> A sought-after speaker for retreats and conferences, Sharon lives with her family in Colorado.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction: A Haven in the Storm	1	(8)
PART I: Understanding Your Worlds
One Being a Mom Is Not for the Faint of Heart	9	(13)
Two Becoming an Ally-Using Difficulties to Build a Relationship	22	(14)
Three Being a Teenage Girl Is Not Easy	36	(13)
Four Becoming an Ally-Moving Toward Emotional Maturity	49	(18)
PART II: Building a Bridge Between Your Worlds
Five "Mom, I'm Not in the Mood!"	67	(16)
Six "Mom, Just Leave Me Alone!"	83	(16)
Seven "Mom, I'm So Stressed Out!"	99	(15)
Eight "Mom, Everyone Hates Me!"	114	(19)
PART III: Conquering Roadblocks to Relationship
Nine Eating Disorders	133	(11)
Ten Cutting and Self-Injury	144	(17)
Eleven Depression	161	(17)
Twelve Suicide	178	(18)
Conclusion: Enduring Love	196	(10)
Finding Caregivers for Your Daughter	206	(3)
Resources	209	(8)
Notes	217