Event Description
PSB: Boston Edition is excited to welcome Libby Ward to celebrate the release of her book Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself. Paige Connell will join Ward in conversation.
In Honest Motherhood, Libby takes us on a journey of unlearning the myth of the ideal mother. She candidly shares the experiences many mothers have but few feel safe enough to say out loud—the lack of support, the mental load, the invisibility, the cycles they’re breaking, and the longing to matter again. By untangling her social conditioning from her childhood trauma, Libby lets go of guilt, serves the chicken nuggets, and discovers that prioritizing herself isn’t selfish—it’s a necessity.
Equal parts memoir and manifesto, flush with refreshing takeaways, Honest Motherhood is a rallying cry for moms to let go of perfection, choose themselves, and give their kids what they need most—a mother who is present and whole.
This class will take place in-person at our Center for Creative Writing in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
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Space Accessibility:
Our space is ADA accessible with automatic door openers, ADA-compliant restrooms, desk and table spacing, braille signage, and elevator. Our classrooms can be equipped with ALS for hard of hearing individuals. We cannot guarantee a scent-free environment. For more accessibility requests, please contact our Operations team at [email protected] or (617) 695-0075.