The Mother I Carry: A Memoir of Healing from Emotional Abuse - Paperback

by Louise M. Wisechild (Author)

In The Mother I Carry, acclaimed author of The Obsidian Mirror, Louise M. Wisechild, again eloquently explores her childhood and her journey to heal, this time focusing on her relationship with her emotionally abusive mother. Wisechild moves between her present life and her childhood memories to uncover her own emotional development at different ages beginning with infancy. Using therapy, creative expression, inner voices and bodywork, Wisechild shares her journey of change and personal empowerment. An eloquent and moving book for those wanting to explore their relationship with their mothers and also for those who want to better understand child development, emotional abuse and healing.

Author Biography

LOUISE M. WISECHILD, PhD is also the author of The Obsidian Mirror: Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse as well as the editor of She Who Was Lost Is Remembered: Healing From Incest Through Creativity, which explored the relationship between creativity and healing through the artistry and essays of 33 diverse contributors. For more information on Louise's books, visit www.louisewisechild.com Louise earned an interdisciplinary PhD in interpersonal communication and creativity at the Union Institute University(2000) Her dissertation and many of her political essays focus on the dysfunction of economic globalization and the possibility of alternatives which embrace gender equality, human potential and community. Louise is the founder of Venado Press and also works as a freelance writer, abuse consultant, educator, bodyworker and jewelry designer. She is the founder of Bright Future Global Tours www.brightfutureglobaltours and leads cultural tours, kite tours and creativity retreats in Guatemala and Latin America.