Julie Chavez openly shares the events that led her to experience symptoms of panic, anxiety, and depression and describes them in vivid detail. While I’m not a mother, the struggles of anxiety, depression, and trying to do it all resonated with me. I always appreciate books that allow me to understand better how others experience their daily lives and the struggles that can arise. Julie’s honesty about motherhood, work, and her marriage was refreshing, and she wrote about difficult topics in a way that aren’t too heavy to consume. This is a fast read, and I’m better for reading it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Zibby Books for the advance e-copy of this book.