{"product_id":"a-lonely-place-call-home-child-neglect-by-way-of-a-working-mother-9798315391449","title":"A Lonely Place Call Home: Child Neglect by way of a Working Mother","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Moneice Hall\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Memoirs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParenting is often painted in extremes-either as a story of selfless devotion or one of tragic failure. But reality is far more complex. This memoir is not a manual for perfect parenting, nor is it a judgment on those who, like me, have struggled under the weight of single parenthood. It is an honest and unflinching account of my own journey-one filled with difficult choices, unintended consequences, and the long, painful road toward healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen survival becomes the priority, emotions are often the first casualty. Like so many single parents, I faced an impossible dilemma: work tirelessly to provide for my children or be present at the cost of our financial stability. I chose work, believing that providing food, shelter, and opportunity was enough. But love, I would come to learn, is more than provision-it is presence. And absence, even with the best intentions, leaves wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI wrote this book because I know I am not alone. The pressures placed on single parents-particularly regarding financial security-can feel insurmountable. Many of us develop coping mechanisms, sometimes without realizing the impact they have on our children. I used intimidation, guilt, and negotiation to keep everything afloat, not understanding the lasting scars these strategies would leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a story of easy redemption. It is about reckoning with past mistakes, confronting guilt, and making the arduous climb back toward reconciliation. It is about self-reflection, seeking support, and the deep work required to rebuild fractured relationships. Most of all, it is about forgiveness-both of oneself and of others-and the belief that no matter how broken a family may feel, healing is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever struggled under the weight of single parenthood, questioned your choices, or felt the sting of regret, this book is for you. My hope is that in sharing my story, I can offer validation to those who have walked this path and hope to those still finding their way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45559142678679,"sku":"9798315391449","price":1678.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798315391449.webp?v=1768595021","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-lonely-place-call-home-child-neglect-by-way-of-a-working-mother-9798315391449","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}