Say One Kind Thing

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For fans of Anne Lamott and Glennon Doyle, this original essay collection by #1 New York Times bestselling author and mindfulness expert Susan Verde explores the transformative power of positive self-talk and the lessons learned from motherhood and self-acceptance. Verde has long battled her inner critic, a voice that insisted she wasn't enough. Through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, she sought to quiet this negativity. However, upon becoming a parent, that critical voice grew louder, challenging her ability to parent three young children with compassion and kindness. With humor, heart, and vulnerability, Verde shares her parenting journey, revealing both her missteps and moments of joy—from supporting her child through mental health challenges to navigating gender affirmation, coping with the loss of her father, and preparing to send her teenagers off to college. Throughout the collection, she offers mantras that encourage readers to practice self-compassion, aiming to live and parent authentically. Verde emphasizes the importance of crafting our own inner narratives filled with self-love, urging us to listen to the voice that affirms our worthiness. Ultimately, she inspires readers to embrace their stories and cultivate a mindset of freedom and acceptance.