Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-153).
Contents
Kaleidoscope of emotion -- Stumbling forward -- Scapegoat mantle -- Pinning my hopes on me -- Standing in the truth -- The triple whammy : abuse, mother-loss, and family rejection -- Saying good-bye to grandma -- Longing for a mother's love -- Learning to mother myself -- Healing, forgiving, and overcoming abuse -- Accepting estrangement -- Mourning the lake -- A voice from the past -- Fear of public exposure -- Unbelievable turn of events -- "Hi, honey. It's mom." -- Navigating slippery slopes -- Preconceived notions -- As time marches on -- Is the time right for reconciliation?
