Confessions of the Other Mother: Non-Biological Lesbian Moms Tell All
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (876 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0807079634 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Some pieces explore the feelings of envy and loss of would-be but infertile mothers learning to accept their easily pregnant partners. All rights reserved. . These essays explain what it is to be biologically estranged from your spouse and child(ren) and the daily struggle for approval and acceptance that these women face in society and sometimes even in their own homes and hearts. Others examine the "lesbian daddy" role, as in Polly Pagenhart's exceptional "Confessions of a Lesbian Dad"; and the lesbian stepmom role, like CNN reporter Mary Cardaras's "Family of the Heart." The most moving essay, "And You Are?" by Hillary Goodridge, describes the peril of being the oth
Amazon Customer said Amazing, and just what I needed as I have. Amazing, and just what I needed as I have tried to navigate this journey as the "other parent." It has allowed my wife and family to understand my struggles, fears, and concerns, and it has allowed me the chance to feel heard and understood. Thank you for writing a book that really touches on the reality of the mental and emotional challenges the "other mother" faces, I needed this more than I could ever express!. Life Changing! bookbird This book gave me a framework to understand my world. As a lesbian stepmum facing isolation, discrimination and the difficult dynamic of being part of the family (and yet separate), this book brought stories of positivity and uniqueness to my life. I truly loved it and have recommended it to many of my friends. I spent the whole book saying to myself, "YES i know exactly what you mean that has happened to us too!!". It Scared me! Gina I read this book because my wife bought it for me long before she was ever pregnant. As soon as she became pregnant (2 1/2 years later!) I finally picked it up and started reading it. Now don't get me wrongthis was a GREAT book! It just scared me a little bit! Until I read this book, I never really thought twice about not being the bio mom, but after reading it, I was worried that our baby may not bond with me, tha
Now, in Confessions of the Other Mother, Aizley has put together an exciting collection of personal stories by women like her partner who are creating new parenting roles, redefining motherhood, and reshaping our view of two-parent families. A 2006 Lambda Literary finalist in the LGBT anthology category After author Harlyn Aizley gave birth to her daughter, she watched in unanticipated horror as her partner scooped up the baby and said, "I'm your new mommy!" While they both had worked to find the perfect sperm donor, Aizley had spent nine months carrying the baby and hours in