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I Was Told There'd Be a Village

Transforming Motherhood through the Power of Connection

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I Was Told There'd Be a Village

By: Melissa Wirt
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Pushing back against a system which feels designed to keep parents isolated and exhausted, Latched Mama founder Melissa Wirt shows moms how to build a supportive “village” to bring joy and connection back to motherhood.

Melissa Wirt thought she had everything—her own company and a beautiful family. But during a personal crisis, she realized: despite having created an online community reaching thousands of moms, she’d somehow, become utterly isolated. In I Was Told There'd Be a Village, Melissa describes how she began making small changes—leaving behind an Isolation Mindset and developing a Village Mindset.

Using personal anecdotes and stories from moms across the country, this book provides specific, actionable steps to transform oppressive, solitary parenting into a collective (and even joyful) endeavor.

©2025 Melissa Wirt (P)2025 Grand Central Publishing Motherhood Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Sociology Village

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“Having it all doesn't mean doing it all. It's essential to understand that we don't have to navigate this journey of parenthood alone. Melissa Wirt addresses this significant struggle we have as parents — American society making it impossible to have a village—and offers a guide on how to create connection in this context.”—Eve Rodsky, New York Times Bestselling author of Fair Play
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This book put words to things I have been feeling and waking with since having kids. I finally felt heard and relatable. Knowing I’m not alone in my feelings or are my feelings bad or wrong made me feel validated and human. Was great to listen to in the car or on a walk.

I feel heard

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Just here to rave. I was unsure when I bought it. I preordered it to support the author. Now I want a copy for me and one to make notes in and...lol. seriously a beautiful book.

This will hit the feels

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I loved this book! It literally got down to the nitty gritty feelings of motherhood and I’m so thankful I read it & was encouraged!!

Gets to the Nitty Gritty

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This was the best book for moms. It really hits every mom situation right on.

Best Mom Book

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