THE MOTHER LOAD - Dexterity

Surviving the Daily Grind Without Losing Your Ever Loving Mind

BY MEREDITH ETHINGTON

Award winning author and influencer Meredith Ethington shares her experiences, heart, and wisdom for mothers in her newest book, The Mother Load.

Taking an honest look at her own journey as a mother, Ethington presents pieces of advice for each moment of motherhood—the good, the bad, the ugly, and every part of the in-between. Filled with raw, honest anecdotes, Ethington’s portrayal of motherhood is fully transparent—at times humorous, at times painful—never shying away from the tougher subjects of motherhood that may often get pushed under the rug. While motherhood may often feel like an uphill battle, Ethington is here to guide mothers inward, where they are encouraged to reflect upon their journeys as mothers. Ethington’s book provides readers with insights on topics such as:

Nurturing yourself and caring for your mental health
Letting go of the idea of a “road-map” for motherhood
Practicing gratitude
Releasing expectations
Prioritizing authenticity over perfection

Ethington draws from her own experience to present the lessons she has learned along the way, including the importance of self-care, balance, and grace amidst the busy day-to-day routine of mothers. With Ethington’s poignant, vulnerable perspective on motherhood, mothers everywhere will be encouraged that the load they carry is one they never have to carry alone.

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Product Details

Publisher: Dexterity (April 18, 2023)
Length: 256 pages
Trade Paper ISBN: 9781947297647 (Paperback)
eBook ISBN: 9781947297654 (eBook)
Audiobook ISBN: 9781947297661 (Audiobook)

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About the Author

MEREDITH ETHINGTON is a mother, author, and founder of the Perfection Pending blog, which presents mothers with encouragement, humor, and heart. Her debut book, Mom Life: Perfection Pending was published through Absolute Love Publishing and debuted on Amazon as the #1 choice in the motherhood category. She is the co-owner and editor at Filterfreeparents.com, and in 2017, Meredith was honored at BlogHer as a Voices of The Year Award Winner for her piece on mental health, “Why I Take The Pill”. She has freelanced for years for popular websites like Scary Mommy, The Huffington Post, Mamalode, Momtastic, Babble, CafeMom and has been published in Parents Magazine. She was also interviewed by The Wall Street Journal because of an article she wrote on friendship. She has been featured many times by the Today.com Parenting team as one of the funniest parents to follow on Facebook.

Meredith resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, and you can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, where she encourages mothers to laugh at themselves and admit that while parenting is the best thing ever, it’s also the hardest job on earth.

Read more about Meredith and get in touch with her online at www.perfectionpending.com.

Reviews and Endorsements

“The Mother Load is an honest and vulnerable journey through motherhood and mental health with your passionate guide, Meredith Ethington. Meredith is that friend who will sit you down and ask, ‘How are you?’ and actually listen because she doesn’t want any mother to carry her load alone.”

—Jen Mann, New York Times bestselling author Midlife Bites: Anyone Else Falling Apart, Or Is It Just Me?

“You know that person you call when everything is terrible, and you need the honest-to-God truth about what to do next? That’s Meredith—and that is what this book is. Mer’s writing often has me wondering if she is watching me. How does she KNOW? That’s what Meredith’s writing does best. Makes all of us feel a little less crazy, and a whole lot less alone.”

—Mary Katherine Backstrom, bestselling author of Holy Hot Mess and Crazy Joy

“Like Meredith, and pretty much every mom out there, I, too, have often wondered if I would survive the daily grind without losing my ever-loving mind. She sums it up perfectly in this book and made me feel seen. Meredith had me laughing and nodding repeatedly as I saw my own story in hers.”

—Kate Swenson, author of Forever Boy: A Mother’s Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy

“All moms—no matter if you’re new to the game or not—need validation. Meredith provides that validation with a whopping dose of humor and honesty. Pick up The Mother Load when you need a moment to laugh, to nod in agreement or just need a few moments to feel seen and heard.”

—Kate Auletta, Editor in Chief of Scary Mommy

“The Mother Load is the combination we all need of laughter with your best girlfriends and solidarity from someone who has been where you are. Meredith nails it once again with her witty, relatable, moving reflection on motherhood and mental illness.”

—Sara Farrell Baker, Writer

“Real. Raw. Laugh-out-loud funny. Motherhood is awesome—and awful. Meredith isn’t afraid to talk about both. You’ll feel so seen. Finally.”

—Robyn Gobbel, MSW

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