Over-Touched, Under-Held: A warm, honest mum's guide to bodies, boundaries & intimacy after kids

By Helen Rose

You love your people.
But sometimes, if one more little hand grabs you, you might just vanish.

Over-Touched, Under-Held is the book no one gives you at antenatal. It's the quiet, honest chat you needed - about feeling "touched out", learning boundaries in motherhood, and finding intimacy again in a loud house.

Helen Rose writes with the same messy warmth that's made her books a lifeline for mums everywhere. Inside, you'll find:

Simple, kind strategies for when sensory overload makes you want to disappear.

Practical ways to rebuild connection with your partner, without pressure or guilt.

Micro-boundaries that actually stick, even with kids climbing over you.

The quiet truth about postpartum intimacy - what's normal, what isn't, and where to find help if something feels off.

Gentle reminders that you're not broken, you're just human.

Whether you're longing for space, craving closeness, or somewhere in between, this is your permission slip to slow down, breathe, and start small. No judgment. No rules. Just one mum to another, saying: you're not alone.

Kettle on? Let's begin.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FP5HCV6D
• ISBN13: 9798262741434
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"