The Push: A Novel by Ashley Audrain *TRIGGER WARNING*

This week we are doing something a little different in the first half of the episode we zero in and discuss the novel The Push by Ashley Audrain. *TRIGGER WARNINGS* post partum depression and self harm From Amazon Reads: Blythe Connor is determined that she will be the warm, comforting mother to her new baby Violet that she herself never had. But in the thick of motherhood's exhausting early days, Blythe becomes convinced that something is wrong with her daughter-she doesn't behave like most children do. Or is it all in Blythe's head? Her husband Fox, says she's imagining things. The more Fox dismisses her fears, the more we begin to question what Blythe is telling us about her life as well. Then their son Sam is born-and with him, Blythe has the blissful connection she'd always imagined with her child. Even Violet seems to love her little brother. But when life as they know it is changed in an instant, the devastating fall-out forces Blythe to face the truth. Then we dive into some other books we've been reading, podcasts we've been listening to and a special music segment where we have a little surprise. Thanks for listening and as usual... You're Welcome and Thank You Byeeeeee