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How Are You Feeling, Momma? (You don't need to say, "I'm fine."): Authentic & Encouraging Psalm Reflections on the Many Emotions of Motherhood Kindle Edition

by Shelby Spear (Author), Lisa Leshaw (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
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"It's in this book where you will find freedom from hiding, from holding in those true emotions, from having to keep it all together with a perfectly coined,"I'm fine." You can be real here. You can be you. You can reveal those sensitive parts and secret struggles as you realize you are not alone."- Christine Carter
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Have you ever laid awake at night and asked yourself, "Why do other moms seem to have it all together when I'm over here exhausted and overwhelmed? Will I ever figure this mom thing out and feel like I'm enough for my kids? When does the worry end?"
If you have, you're not alone. All moms struggle with these big emotions, which is why Shelby and Lisa wrote this book. It is a safe space to turn to when trying to manage your biggest fears, deepest regrets, and heartfelt longings as a momma.
In this book, Shelby and Lisa give you a peek into their hearts as they share 62 candid and honest stories from their motherhood journeys, giving you two perspectives on how they dealt with 31 momma emotions. You'll find loving encouragement, practical tools to help you process your emotions, and over 70 scripture verses to help you feel fully loved, fully seen, and fully heard as a mom as you cling to God's promises alongside other moms who understand your struggles. Sometimes simply knowing we aren't alone in how we feel is enough to help us do hard things.
These moms have been through the trenches, a combined 66 years of parenting/stepparenting/grandparenting between them, and their authentic and vulnerable sharing meets you right where you're at.
BONUS: Thoughtful reflection questions at the end of each chapter to further encourage your mom heart
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I appreciated Spear's and Leshaw's commitment to offering this work as a joint gift to moms. Their different faith backgrounds enriched the reflections and was an example of real-life unity in relationship. In a time where many Americans are divided along the religious and political spectrums, it was refreshing to receive their words. As a momma myself, I found the short chapters honest, approachable, and catalysts of meaningful personal reflection. Thank you, Shelby and Lisa, for creating a work that stitches us closer together in a time of such unraveling. - Ashlee Eiland, author of, Human(Kind): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness Will Bring Us Back Together

An original, helpful, and inspiring book...a must for moms--and parents--everywhere - Publisher's Weekly 2020 BookLife Prize

How Are You Feeling, Momma? is helpful, but it is so much more. Eloquently written, fresh, and dear. I felt seen and heard. Perfect.--Jami Amerine, mom of 6 and author of Sacred Ground, Sticky Floors and Stolen Jesus

The authors establish a nice, relatable foundation so that the reader feels heard, understood and supported (i.e. "there are common issues we all face" that helps with a sigh of relief.) A beautiful embracing of the reader. We know we are spending our time well with this book, as comfortable as we're invited to feel right from the start.--Judge, 27th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards

About the Author


Shelby is a self-described "sappy soul whisperer and sarcasm aficionado" who has a deep love for Jesus and storytelling. Most days, she muses in rhetorical wonder over what God was thinking when He put her in charge of three humans. Although God's quick to remind her how capable she is, apparently, He sometimes does so while crossing His fingers behind His back. She is a wife of 28 years and a momma of three 20-something kiddos. As a freelance writer and author, you can find her words in the national publication, Guideposts, and all over the web at places like Her View From Home, Today, Parenting Teens & Tweens, Love What Matters, Scary Mommy, and others.

Shelby also has a new online mothering course called, Mindful Mothering: When You Change the Way You Look at Things, the Things You Look at Change, and she blogs over at shelbyspear.com.

Lisa is excited to be entering a new frontier in her life, meeting the eligibility requirement for Dunkin' Donuts senior discount. Because she's now a 'biddy,' she lives in the same attire as new mommas: t-shirts and sweats for daily living and extravagant affairs. She is an avid storyteller with plenty of material to pull from in her role as a wife of 40+ years, stepmom to two, and grandma to six. You can find her words in print and online at places like Guideposts, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Her View From Home, and Grown and Flown. Her decades of experience as a mental health professional, along with her weekly empowerment circles, give mommas of every age a place to celebrate themselves and one another.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07N6P3H89
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shelby Spear; 1st edition (January 25, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 25, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 559 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0578424185
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    Lisa is excited to be entering a new frontier in her life; meeting the eligibility requirement for Dunkin' Donuts senior discount. Because she's now a 'biddy,' she lives in the same attire as new mommas: t-shirts and sweats for daily living and extravagant affairs.

    She is an avid storyteller with plenty of material to pull from in her role as wife of 40+ years to Stu, step-mom to a son and daughter, both in their early forties, and a grandma to six grandbabies: five boys and one girl, ages 6-16.

    You can find her words online and in print at places like Her View From Home, Grown and Flown, Guideposts, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Her decades of experience as a mental health professional along with her weekly empowerment circles give mommas of every age a place to celebrate themselves and one another.

    She prays every day that the world becomes a more tolerant and accepting place—hoping that each one of us will work towards making a lasting contribution to ensure this outcome. Lisa also loves children’s theater and is ready to pursue a career in stand-up comedy if someone discovers she's funny. Her children's book, A Royal Mistake, is ready to be published if someone discovers she's written it.

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    Shelby is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach, Certified Meditation Teacher (CMT), author, freelance writer, speaker, and love enthusiast who is passionate about helping others change the way they look at things so the things they look at change. Her book with Lisa Leshaw, How Are You Feeling, Momma? (You don't need to say, "I'm fine."), was a category winner and finalist for the 2020 Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize. Shelby has numerous stories featured in the national publication, Guideposts, 165+ featured articles around the web, and blogs at shelbyspear.com. You can meditate with her on Insight Timer, join her peace mission at Peacefulchange.world, as well as join the mission she and her daughter, Kahrin, co-created called, LOVESPEAKS.life.

    While her hubby and her children graffiti her soul, all things chocolate melt her heart. Music stirs her like no other,and crying Some of her favorite things in life are books, yoga, This Is Us, and a comfy pair of jeans—most notably the stretchy kind. Denim defines her in a bluesy kind of way.

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Chris and Emily Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, loving, and encouraging
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2019
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How Are You Feeling, Momma is proof that we are never alone in how we feel as parents. Not only do others feel the same, but Lisa and Shelby openly discuss how hard parenting can be. They provide support and love for those of us who are struggling. I feel in love with the authors while reading and I am sure you will too.

Lisa and Shelby highlight many of the emotions of parenthood, including fear, loneliness, confusion, depression, guilt, patience, insecurity, jealousy, overwhelm, pride, sadness, thankfulness, exhaustion, motivation, and worry. They walk us through 31 different emotions of parenting, providing each writer’s individual feelings and reactions to each emotion. The authors discuss how they come from drastically different backgrounds and have a combined decades of parenting and grandparenting. They share stories, tears and laughter. They share their hearts and touched mine deeply. They are authentic, vulnerable, loving, and down-right hilarious at times. I loved reading through their stories of parenting, including so many I have experienced myself. They do not shy away from sharing the fun, the difficult, the messy, and the frustrating.

Not only does this book walk us through the many emotions of parenthood, especially for moms, but it validates so much of what we feel and what we experience. Through grace, wit, humor, and love Lisa and Shelby walk us through these feelings and let us know we are not alone. Never again do we need to feel isolated or alone in our parenting walk. Never again do we need to become overwhelmed with the feelings of insecurity, impatience, guilt, distress, or depression. We are not alone in our walks as mothers. We are all in this together.
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Mason hall
5.0 out of 5 stars The support you need, at your fingertips
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019
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Shelby Spear and Lisa Leshaw share an unflinching and extremely supportive and encouraging look at motherhood. You could read it straight through, but the real value comes when you're feeling trapped, jealous, impatient, insecure, etc. -- because they have a chapter for that! It's the precise support you need, when you need it, with truly helpful encouragement.

This book would make an excellent gift for new moms or any parent going through a major change, like a move, divorce, illness, empty nest or even your child starting middle school. Well done, Shelby and Lisa!
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storiteller
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and encouraging truths about motherhood from women of two faiths
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019
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When I first heard about these two writers collaborating on a series of essays about motherhood, my initial reaction was, "This is going to be so good!" Honestly, the book completely fulfilled my expectations. Each essay addresses a different emotion that almost all mothers go through at some time or another: guilt, insecurity, loneliness, confusion, and many others. Using an appropriate psalm as a jumping-off point, Leshaw and Spear explore each emotion with honesty and wisdom. Their personal experience is deep and wide, providing complementary perspectives on the joys and challenges of motherhood.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Product was as advertised
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Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars Truthful, inspiring and humorous!
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
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These two women of two different faith backgrounds have captured the essence of what motherhood is all about through their stories and prayer perspectives. Their ups and downs, triumphs, failures as mothers are what we all have been through and Shelby and Lisa have brought unity, confidence and humor to us as moms, saying, "its okay, you're doing good"! You can read this book all at once, or use it as a reflective reference when you're having "one of those days"....thanks Shelby and Lisa for your inspiring voices!
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Heidi Joyce
5.0 out of 5 stars Added to my standard Baby Shower Gift
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019
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Wow! I sure wish I had this book when my kids where little it gives great insight to how we all feel and feel like we are the only ones that feel that way. Lisa and Shelby do an amazing job lets us know we are only human and all on the same level. With every page read I thought of another Momma that would benefit from this book and will be receiving it as a gift from me. Thank you so much Ladies!!!
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Amypbo
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you....I needed this!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2019
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Thank you Shelby & Lisa for writing a book that I can keep referring back to for a reminder that I’m not the only mom that has the same concerns, self-doubts, frustrations etc on top of feeling so blessed to be called ‘mom’! As I re-read a few chapters, I keep recalling conversations with other moms that would really enjoy this book! Now I’ve got a gift idea that will definitely keep on giving! XO
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frank
5.0 out of 5 stars Words to live by (and to get you through the day!)
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2019
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This book is in a user friendly format and filled with gentle (and funny!) guidance for Moms young and old. If we're not in the throws of being a young parent right now, we've surely been there! The Psalms are brought to life with the vignettes these two authors share, and will bring comfort and a smile to all who read this wonderful book. Enjoy!
Karen
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