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When A Mumma Isn't a Mumma
Manipulation, Grief, Mental health, Domestic violence, Suicide, Custody battles.Real life isn't a fairy tale, but can it have the happy ending? A compelling true account of one Mumma's life and losses, how she fought to recover what was taken; whilst healing herself.
145 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2021
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March 26, 2021
Brave and inspirational
A gripping book telling the horrible truth that the writer had the work through. So happy how things ended for them as as they have, so deserved. An inspiration both to others in the same situation, but also to her children to come through it. To the writer that I know-thank you for taking the time to share this with me. Good luck to all 6 of you-I hope your happy ending lasts forever.
A gripping book telling the horrible truth that the writer had the work through. So happy how things ended for them as as they have, so deserved. An inspiration both to others in the same situation, but also to her children to come through it. To the writer that I know-thank you for taking the time to share this with me. Good luck to all 6 of you-I hope your happy ending lasts forever.
March 21, 2021
A compelling true story of one woman's courageous battle with her own mental health demons and her narcissistic controlling husband to gain a better life for herself and her children.
Omg! This is such an incredible story. I'm not going to lie, sometimes it's a very uncomfortable read a very uncomfortable read but that only makes you root for the heroine even more. I say heroine because we are never given a single name. The characters are referred to as He, Me, Him. Although this is something that I have never come across before it gives you that added personalised touch of perhaps reading a private diary, you can tell the author really wants to tell their story but protection of identities is also paramount.
Law is also scrutinised and you find yourself asking the questions about what should be changed as her controlling husband often uses it as an advantage over her.
After begging for help and tragically an attempt of suicide you think there maybe some hope, she decides she can no longer cope with his endless emotional abuse, she is ready to end her marriage unfortunately this is a much longer journey.
She is blackmailed with no longer being able to see her children if she doesn't do as he wants, that's bad enough but the added threat of being committed is a horrific threat he is able to constantly hold over her.
One moment particularly stuck with me as she is forced to turn the car around on her way to the airport for a holiday with friends, because of his vile threats and control he has over her children she cancels at the last minute and loses a friend rather than lose access to her own children.
There's so much heartbreak in the story I honestly don't know how we get to the liberating ending as many a person would have given up.
She is spurred on by the love she has for her children and puts everything on the line for them, its honestly like you are watching a film, you want to scream and shout at the situation, it's frustrating and heartbreaking and you can't put it down.
Whilst in a lot of cases justice isn't done, I in particular was hoping for some kind of recompense for what happens with minor characters only named by single letters or phrases. This unfortunately adds to the realism of the piece and you know that in real life the baddies don't always get punished. I am hoping for a huge dose of Karma in a lot of cases.
It just goes to show you never know what is going on behind closed doors and Jayne could be anyone, your best friend even.
I honestly couldn't have imagined this situation during lockdown, it makes me realise in the case of my own husband how lucky I am.
Sobbing as I write, I would honestly recommend this book to anyone and everyone, if you recognise yourself as any of these people then you can do something about it.
There's too much blame put on others, everyone is responsible for their own lives, if you're a bad controlling husband you could realise this by reading this book too.
I can't help feeling (Jayne) the author wrote her story to hopefully help others relate and escape from their own situations, help people realise mental health isn't an end to everything and don't just be a victim, because if she can get through it anyone can. I honestly feel there's a ... to the end of this story and wish this author a wonderful future.
Seriously go read this book, you will be glad you did.
Omg! This is such an incredible story. I'm not going to lie, sometimes it's a very uncomfortable read a very uncomfortable read but that only makes you root for the heroine even more. I say heroine because we are never given a single name. The characters are referred to as He, Me, Him. Although this is something that I have never come across before it gives you that added personalised touch of perhaps reading a private diary, you can tell the author really wants to tell their story but protection of identities is also paramount.
Law is also scrutinised and you find yourself asking the questions about what should be changed as her controlling husband often uses it as an advantage over her.
After begging for help and tragically an attempt of suicide you think there maybe some hope, she decides she can no longer cope with his endless emotional abuse, she is ready to end her marriage unfortunately this is a much longer journey.
She is blackmailed with no longer being able to see her children if she doesn't do as he wants, that's bad enough but the added threat of being committed is a horrific threat he is able to constantly hold over her.
One moment particularly stuck with me as she is forced to turn the car around on her way to the airport for a holiday with friends, because of his vile threats and control he has over her children she cancels at the last minute and loses a friend rather than lose access to her own children.
There's so much heartbreak in the story I honestly don't know how we get to the liberating ending as many a person would have given up.
She is spurred on by the love she has for her children and puts everything on the line for them, its honestly like you are watching a film, you want to scream and shout at the situation, it's frustrating and heartbreaking and you can't put it down.
Whilst in a lot of cases justice isn't done, I in particular was hoping for some kind of recompense for what happens with minor characters only named by single letters or phrases. This unfortunately adds to the realism of the piece and you know that in real life the baddies don't always get punished. I am hoping for a huge dose of Karma in a lot of cases.
It just goes to show you never know what is going on behind closed doors and Jayne could be anyone, your best friend even.
I honestly couldn't have imagined this situation during lockdown, it makes me realise in the case of my own husband how lucky I am.
Sobbing as I write, I would honestly recommend this book to anyone and everyone, if you recognise yourself as any of these people then you can do something about it.
There's too much blame put on others, everyone is responsible for their own lives, if you're a bad controlling husband you could realise this by reading this book too.
I can't help feeling (Jayne) the author wrote her story to hopefully help others relate and escape from their own situations, help people realise mental health isn't an end to everything and don't just be a victim, because if she can get through it anyone can. I honestly feel there's a ... to the end of this story and wish this author a wonderful future.
Seriously go read this book, you will be glad you did.
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December 4, 2022
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Review for 'When A Mumma Isn't A Mumma' by Jayne Doe.
Read and reviewed for Jayne Doe.
Publication date 15th March 2021.
This is the first book I have read by this author.
I was originally drawn to this book after discovering it in 'Time For Tea' in Kidwelly reading the synopsis and becoming intrigued.
This novella consists of 6 parts and an epilogue. The chapters are short in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is written in first person perspective with the main protagonist being the author Jayne Doe.
'When A Mumma Isn't A Mumma' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Jayne discusses/includes domestic abuse and suicide.
This book is an absolutely heart wrenching true story of a woman who becomes a Mum and suffers under the hands of an abuser amongst her own mental health. During the book we never discover any of the protagonists names as they are always referred to HIM, Me, He, Big Girl/Boy and Baby Girl/Boy. This is the first time I have read a book written in this manner and it made it even more realistic for me as it reminds me of a journal or documents written where names are voided out for legal and protection purposes. The reader is taken on a rollercoaster ride of the authors life where she is controlled and abused by HIM who used everything he could in order to control her including their children. "Jayne" was informed by HIM on many occasions if she didn't do what he wanted too which on one occasion included turning around on her way to a holiday with friends then she would never see the children again. It was very hard to read on occasions which is nothing compared to how she must have felt living this life and then writing about it. "Jayne" ends up attempting suicide and is also sectioned because of what HE puts her through but manages to come through knowing that she has her beautiful children to fight for. Although books like this can be hard to read it makes it all the more important for them to be written as these types of books can save the lives of others living through this by helping them to see the warning signs or to show that what they are going through is not normal and is wrong on so many levels in the hopes that they will get help. If this book affects you in any way or you or a friend is going through anything written about then please contact the police, a friend, salvation army, victim support, anyone at all and tell someone what you are going through. Unfortunately, in Jaynes case the law did not help and it put her through ever more pain but there are new laws coming in to place to help victims and survivors of abuse get the help they need and legal aid. Going back to Jayne, she not only suffers under the hands of one abuser but then moves on and ends up with another while also discovering she suffers with her mental health. This book will make you scream, cry, shout and smile on the rollercoaster ride of "Jayne's" life. It also gives inspiration, shows strength and shouts of a Mumma's love.
Grab the tissues before picking this book up and clear your schedules as you won't be able to put it down.
Well done and Thank you Jayne for being brave enough to write your incredible story.
Overall an unputdownable and inspirational rollercoaster ride of emotions.
Genres covered in this book Memoirs, Women's Biographies and Biographies & Memoirs Of Women amongst others.
130 pages
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle,free on kindle unlimited and £5 in paperback via Amazon at time of review which I think is an absolute bargain.
Rated 5/5 (I LOVED it ) on Goodreads, Instagram, Amazon UK and Amazon US and on over 30 Facebook pages plus my blog on Facebook.
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Review for 'When A Mumma Isn't A Mumma' by Jayne Doe.
Read and reviewed for Jayne Doe.
Publication date 15th March 2021.
This is the first book I have read by this author.
I was originally drawn to this book after discovering it in 'Time For Tea' in Kidwelly reading the synopsis and becoming intrigued.
This novella consists of 6 parts and an epilogue. The chapters are short in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is written in first person perspective with the main protagonist being the author Jayne Doe.
'When A Mumma Isn't A Mumma' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Jayne discusses/includes domestic abuse and suicide.
This book is an absolutely heart wrenching true story of a woman who becomes a Mum and suffers under the hands of an abuser amongst her own mental health. During the book we never discover any of the protagonists names as they are always referred to HIM, Me, He, Big Girl/Boy and Baby Girl/Boy. This is the first time I have read a book written in this manner and it made it even more realistic for me as it reminds me of a journal or documents written where names are voided out for legal and protection purposes. The reader is taken on a rollercoaster ride of the authors life where she is controlled and abused by HIM who used everything he could in order to control her including their children. "Jayne" was informed by HIM on many occasions if she didn't do what he wanted too which on one occasion included turning around on her way to a holiday with friends then she would never see the children again. It was very hard to read on occasions which is nothing compared to how she must have felt living this life and then writing about it. "Jayne" ends up attempting suicide and is also sectioned because of what HE puts her through but manages to come through knowing that she has her beautiful children to fight for. Although books like this can be hard to read it makes it all the more important for them to be written as these types of books can save the lives of others living through this by helping them to see the warning signs or to show that what they are going through is not normal and is wrong on so many levels in the hopes that they will get help. If this book affects you in any way or you or a friend is going through anything written about then please contact the police, a friend, salvation army, victim support, anyone at all and tell someone what you are going through. Unfortunately, in Jaynes case the law did not help and it put her through ever more pain but there are new laws coming in to place to help victims and survivors of abuse get the help they need and legal aid. Going back to Jayne, she not only suffers under the hands of one abuser but then moves on and ends up with another while also discovering she suffers with her mental health. This book will make you scream, cry, shout and smile on the rollercoaster ride of "Jayne's" life. It also gives inspiration, shows strength and shouts of a Mumma's love.
Grab the tissues before picking this book up and clear your schedules as you won't be able to put it down.
Well done and Thank you Jayne for being brave enough to write your incredible story.
Overall an unputdownable and inspirational rollercoaster ride of emotions.
Genres covered in this book Memoirs, Women's Biographies and Biographies & Memoirs Of Women amongst others.
130 pages
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle,free on kindle unlimited and £5 in paperback via Amazon at time of review which I think is an absolute bargain.
Rated 5/5 (I LOVED it ) on Goodreads, Instagram, Amazon UK and Amazon US and on over 30 Facebook pages plus my blog on Facebook.
Feel free to add me on Goodreads or follow me on my website or Facebook for more reviews
#WhenAMummaIsntAMumma #JayneDoe #BookReview #Bookworm86 #Bookworm1986
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April 5, 2021
Had to read in one sitting , what a journey!
An inspirational account of triumph over adversity. Achieved through hard earned growth of self belief, with absolute dedication and unquestionable love for her children. A book to read in one sitting. Jane Doe deserves to be proud of what she has achieved.
An inspirational account of triumph over adversity. Achieved through hard earned growth of self belief, with absolute dedication and unquestionable love for her children. A book to read in one sitting. Jane Doe deserves to be proud of what she has achieved.
May 12, 2023
Not for me
I found myself getting angry and stressed out with this book. Why was it happening over and over again. My fault not the author, all down to my life experiences and occupation.
I found myself getting angry and stressed out with this book. Why was it happening over and over again. My fault not the author, all down to my life experiences and occupation.
May 1, 2022
Good read
Very moving true life story Jayne went to hell and back came good in the end you have to keep fighting for what you want in life
Very moving true life story Jayne went to hell and back came good in the end you have to keep fighting for what you want in life
November 25, 2024
Captivating!
What an extraordinarily well written book. I couldn't put this one down. Parts had me near tears. I hope to read more by this author.
What an extraordinarily well written book. I couldn't put this one down. Parts had me near tears. I hope to read more by this author.
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