A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis by Alvi, Aaisha

A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis

"A brave and lyrical exploration of motherhood and mental health . . . as terrifying as it...
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Author: Aaisha Alvi
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A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis by Alvi, Aaisha

A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis

BD$29.91

A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis

BD$29.91
Author: Aaisha Alvi
Format: Paperback
Language: English
"A brave and lyrical exploration of motherhood and mental health . . . as terrifying as it is riveting." -- Susannah Cahalan, NYT bestselling author of Brain on Fire

A powerful exploration of postpartum psychosis and motherhood -- and a call to end the stigma and blame.


Early motherhood is supposed to be joyous, but for Aaisha Alvi those early days were ruined by terrifying thoughts about her baby and family. Her experience was the antithesis of everything she had ever been told about motherhood, far beyond the trials of breastfeeding or putting her baby to sleep.

Aaisha did recover and began to enjoy motherhood. She was thrilled when she fell pregnant again. Sadly, that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and the psychosis returned. This time, however, she was blindsided by the unimaginable: voices urged her to stab her daughter and to harm innocent people. Aaisha felt evil, worthy of taking her own life. But each time she sought medical help, she was turned away.

With unflinching honesty, Aaisha takes readers beyond the vitriol and blame that is flung at women suffering from postpartum psychosis -- particularly women of colour. Hers is a clarion call for increased awareness of a condition that need never result in tragedy.

Author: Aaisha Alvi
Publisher: Dundurn Press
Published: 09/24/2024
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781459754508


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/01/2024 pg. 100

About the Author
Aaisha Alvi is a postpartum psychosis awareness advocate. She volunteers with various maternal mental health organizations, including Postpartum Support International.

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