Momnipotent Quotes

“We certainly (and thankfully) see relatively few incidents of Mad Men-style remarks or behind-slapping in office settings these days. I would argue, though, that a different kind of sexism is alive and well today. It is a sexism that, ironically, many of us have embraced with the intention of liberating women from stereotypes and limitations; it is a sexism that devalues women by devaluing motherhood. I see sexism in words written online, where men and women alike dismiss an entire class of female writers with a single derisive term: “mommy blogger.” Even in Christian circles, context and tone sometimes turn “mommy” into a sneer, a put-down, a condescending label.”
― Danielle Bean, Momnipotent: The Not-So-Perfect Woman's Guide to Catholic Motherhood

“I don’t have time to be a fashion plate. I’m just glad if I get my shirt on right-side-out in the morning.”
― Danielle Bean, Momnipotent: The Not-So-Perfect Woman's Guide to Catholic Motherhood

“a dark and empty place without our feelings. Put on a pair of sunglasses and rock on, Mom! If you answered FALSE to #3, let’s brainstorm right now about some healthy ways you can vent negative emotions, anger, and stress. We talked about a few at the end of the chapter (resting properly, exercising regularly, and eating well), but there are hundreds of other ways you can get the emotional release you need. Laughter is a big one. Do you maintain a sense of humor about your life and about your emotional challenges in particular? Connecting with friends is another important one. And what about those times when you find yourself needing what I like to call a “sanity moment”? Write”
― Danielle Bean, Momnipotent: The Not-So-Perfect Woman's Guide to Catholic Motherhood