Girls,
Assassins & Other Bad Ideas
by
Mae Wagner
Genre:
Memoir
The only daughter of a bipolar woman, Mae’s childhood innocence was bartered for the ease of a “secure” life. At twelve years old and after years of abuse, Mae realizes she must fight for herself. When she is sent away from her family, she’s forced to navigate years of abandonment in a children’s home.
Throughout her turbulent adolescence and well into adulthood, the need to be seen as enough and the ache to become a mother shaped her life. It is this heartbreaking journey that leads to her deepest loss.
Girls, Assassins & Other Bad Ideas is a collection of personal essays shining light where abuse and trauma-induced shame brought darkness. As life often led toward grief, Mae reflects back on her most shattering moments—nearly always tied to the women she loved the deepest. The poignant reflections through Mae’s heartbreak, grief and eventual self-acceptance will serve as an inspiration to those navigating hardship and trauma, reminding us we are not alone.
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Mae
Wagner is a writer, speaker, mentor, and host of the Rainy Day
Collective Podcast.
Mae
is a Trauma Mentor with a heart for connecting with women who have
been through hard things, and helping them reconnect with themselves.
Her passion is advocating for, and supporting women. Women's issues
are closest to her heart and daily Mae is working to prove that
women’s stories matter. Women’s voices deserve to be heard.
When
she isn’t working with clients, or focusing on the podcast, Mae is
penning her memoir, which she hopes to publish when the time is
right. More of a gypsy soul, currently residing in Pennsylvania with
her husband, their golden retriever Elenor and the sassy kitten they
rescued in the middle of the pandemic- Mae is grateful for the
opportunity to journey alongside women, as an advocate, ally,
cheerleader, sometimes counselor and genuine friend.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the great post. I enjoyed it
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good read.
ReplyDeleteI feel so lucky I didn't have to live in a childrens' home since I was given up at birth. Thank goodness I was adopted while still being a baby
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting book. I enjoy reading memoirs.
ReplyDeleteThe cover art is lovely and the synopsis deeply moving, I am looking forward to reading Mae's story. Thank you for sharing the author's bio and memoir details
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a very intense memoir. The cover is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book.
ReplyDeleteThis author seems to show that despite horrible damage in childhood, it is still possible for many to find their way to a life of purpose and hopefully happiness.
ReplyDeleteI like the cover. It sets the tone for the book.
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