When My Mommy Cries by Crystal Godfrey LaPoint is a unique children’s book to help parents talk with children about sadness. The semi-autobiographical tale is told through the eyes of a little girl trying to understand her mother’s chronic depression. Designed as a communication tool, the book enables parents to provide comfort and support to their children when trying to understand sadness and grief. The child of a depressed mother and victim of depression herself, the author incorporates her own experiences with sadness and its affect on family dynamics into the book.
About the Author
Crystal Godfrey LaPoint's professional life has been primarily musical and artistic. She earned advanced degrees in both Piano Performance and Music Composition from the Syracuse University College of Visual & Performing Arts. Crystal is a widely published and commissioned, award-winning composer of choral, chamber, and orchestral music. Her artwork has been exhibited in many prestigious venues including Everson Museum of Art and the Delavan Art Gallery.
She is also the survivor of domestic and relationship violence, and grew up in a home where both of her parents suffered from depression and anxiety. She has struggled with the dark legacy of depression for over three decades. During that time, Crystal raised three wonderful children, whose experiences she has chosen to share in this book, When My Mommy Cries.
The author now lives in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, with her husband--composer and author--Daniel S. Godfrey. She is an ardent advocate for survivors of relationship violence and the destigmatization of mental illness.
My Take on the Book
This was a powerful book that tackled a difficult topic. I know there are many women and mothers who deal with many issues that can come across to children in different ways. Whether it is domestic violence, depression or other issues, when a child sees their parent unhappy or sad they do not not always know what they can do to help. This book addresses this and allows a child to understand that just being there and being themselves is enough. The book was well written and would be a great addition to anyone that is dealing with difficult issues within the home.
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