#Sponsored I thought I would share a memoir of one mom’s journey to have a child called COUNTERFEIT MOM by Deborah Disesa Hirsch (Author) that I received a copy of in exchange for this review. Inside this post is my affiliate links which if you click on the links and you make a purchase I will make a small percentage off the items you purchase.
COUNTERFEIT MOM is a heat wrenching novel sharing the story of a women’s ability to have a child using IVF and having to come to terms that even though her son wasn’t born in the traditional way he is still her son. As a mom who has lost her daughter to a accident it doesn’t matter how you have a child be is yours and no, matter what you should love the child.
About the book:
Deborah DiSesa Hirsch takes us on an intimate and unflinching journey through the often unspoken challenges of motherhood, particularly when the traditional biological bonds are absent. This isn’t just a memoir about the trials of IVF and the emotional toll of miscarriages, it’s a deeply personal exploration of what it means to become a mother in a non traditional way.
Hirsch’s writing is refreshingly candid, pulling no punches when describing her internal battles. Her prose is straightforward yet deeply evocative, making it easy to empathize with her struggles and triumphs. She has a knack for capturing complex emotions with simplicity and grace, which makes her narrative both relatable and profound. For instance, her description of the initial disconnect with her donor-conceived son, Phillip, is portrayed with such raw honesty that you can’t help but feel her pain and confusion.
Hirsch’s ability to blend personal anecdotes with broader reflections on motherhood and identity is exceptional. She doesn’t just recount events; she delves into the psychological and emotional aspects of being a mother who doesn’t share a genetic bond with her child. Her reflections are thought-provoking and often heart-wrenching, but they are also infused with a sense of hope and resilience
About the book:
What do you do when you’re desperate for a baby? True, it was my fault I didn’t start trying till I was in my early 40s. Four failed IVFs, and two miscarriages later, I knew I needed a donor.
I found one and had a good pregnancy. But that’s when the trouble started. He never felt like mine.
It turns out, I’m not alone. Many women have trouble connecting with their donor- conceived children. Since we have no blood connection to them, it can be hard to feel like this child is really yours.
Even as this beautiful child grew, and clearly saw me as his mother, the feeling that I was not, still overwhelmed me.
This is about my journey to learn and accept that Phillip is truly my son.
Counterfeit Mother Available from all major online bookstores or ask for at your local bookstore or library
Meet the Author: Deborah Disesa Hirsch
I probably embarrassed my son and my husband writing this book — they’re both very private. But it was a story I needed to tell, about my needing to use a donor to have my son. I’ve been published at healthday.com, Hearst Media Connecticut, the New York Times, US News and World Report, AP, and publications you’ve probably never heard of.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
