Ain’t That a Mother

Postpartum, Palsy, and Everything in Between

De: Adiba Nelson

Narrado por: Adiba Nelson

From pasties to postpartum and everything in between

No one said motherhood would be easy. For Adiba Nelson, the journey to parenthood started with a big bang and continues with a breakdown (or two) and several “why?” questions for God.

Witty and bold, Afro-Latina Adiba grew up in survival mode. Her sometimes complicated relationship with her strong-willed, vibrant, religious mother marked her views of mothering and love. When a chance encounter with a tall-ish, brown-skinned brotha at Ruby Tuesday’s right before closing time collided with a Jill Scott song and the right time of the month, Adiba found herself unexpectedly pregnant. She also found herself unexpectedly falling into the same relationship patterns of the matriarchs before her—the ones she swore she’d never end up in.

Mom to a new baby with high medical needs and with a slew of hardships that just won’t quit, she set out on a reckoning that was just as generational as it was personal. Along the way, Adiba never loses her heart or her humor. This is a true love story, but the kind about a woman loving herself enough to change the course of her life for herself, her child, and the women after her as well as before. From pasties to postpartum depression, Ain’t That A Mother is not your average motherhood memoir—and Adiba is not your average mother.

The in-between moments and the self-revelations are where this bold and brilliant story of love, family secrets, and lots of “what the…?” really shines. Just like parenting, the story is messy, but the reward is incredibly satisfying.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Adiba Nelson (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

AmaZing storyteller

Was hooked as soon it started. The author has an amazing ability to keep you entertained. Highly recommend.

Worth every minute/word and wanting more!

Adiba, you are an extraordinary storyteller and extraordinary women. Of course, you already know this but for the people on this app and in case you forget for even a moment. I laughed, cried, gnashed my teeth, chuckled and listened in astonishment. What courage it takes to put yourself on pages being honest with yourself and others about it ALL. Your story is not over yet and I can’t wait for the next in your series. 👸🏾

one of the best

So glad I listened to this I am sure it would have been great as a read but hearing the emotions in the author's voice while she read just added that little extra. it gave me all the feels

LOVED

Such an inspiring story of perseverance through the struggles of early motherhood, and Adiba’s narration is superb. I felt like I was in a conversation with a friend.

She’s me, but not me

Although we don’t have much in common outwardly, I could relate to so many things
Wonderful reading
Highly recommend