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Waterproof Mascara is the memoir I never planned to write about the life I definitely never planned to have.
What started as therapy-prescribed journaling turned into 384 pages about rebuilding life as a single mother after divorce – complete with three teenagers who think I've lost the plot, a vacuum cleaner with attitude problems, and the occasional mascara-stained meltdown. Turns out writing about your mess is cheaper than therapy and way more entertaining.
This is the story of going from "Palace Slave" to "Share House Maid" and discovering that rock bottom makes a surprisingly solid foundation. It's about learning to tow caravans, managing domestic disasters, and proving that women don't need to silence themselves to keep the peace.
If you've ever felt like the only one faking competence while life spirals, this book is for you. Spoiler: you're not alone, and we're all making it up as we go.
Because sometimes you need mascara that stays put through the tears and the laughter – and there's plenty of both.
What started as therapy-prescribed journaling turned into 384 pages about rebuilding life as a single mother after divorce – complete with three teenagers who think I've lost the plot, a vacuum cleaner with attitude problems, and the occasional mascara-stained meltdown. Turns out writing about your mess is cheaper than therapy and way more entertaining.
This is the story of going from "Palace Slave" to "Share House Maid" and discovering that rock bottom makes a surprisingly solid foundation. It's about learning to tow caravans, managing domestic disasters, and proving that women don't need to silence themselves to keep the peace.
If you've ever felt like the only one faking competence while life spirals, this book is for you. Spoiler: you're not alone, and we're all making it up as we go.
Because sometimes you need mascara that stays put through the tears and the laughter – and there's plenty of both.
Neroli Hajinakitas
Author
Because ordinary mascara simply won’t survive the chaos of real family life.
Single mum, three kids, one household full of appliances with attitude problems. After surviving divorce and rebuilding my life, I’ve learnt that the secret to successful parenting isn’t perfect planning—it’s waterproof mascara.
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