BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Find Local//findlocal.community//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ead227a2-30c5-43b7-8f91-f9e58e58251e@findlocal.community DTSTAMP:20261027T001354Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261114T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261114T203000 SUMMARY:Normalizing Normal: Motherhood Without the Filter with Emily Fere t\, Jessica Secrest\, and Emily Alspaugh DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome Emily Feret to our Grand Rapids eve nt studio to celebrate Normalizing Normal: Motherhood Without the Filter . This event will feature a panel-style conversation between Emily Feret and fellow Midwestern authors\, speakers\, and digital content creators \, Jessica Secrest and Emily Alspaugh! As you prepare for a fun night\, here are a few extra notes to keep in mind: Tickets: Tickets are require d for this event. You will receive a confirmation email from Humanitix w ith your ticket immediately after purchasing. If you cannot find it in y our inbox\, please check your spam folder and any other email inboxes th at you have before reaching out. Please note that 1 ticket = 1 attendee. There are two exceptions to this policy: attendees with children younge r than 10 and attendees with caregivers. Books: Attendees will receive t heir signed copy of Normalizing Normal: Motherhood Without the Filter wh en they check in for this event. Additional copies of Normalizing Normal : Motherhood Without the Filter will be available for purchase\, and Emi ly will pre-sign all copies ahead of the event. Copies of Of Course It’s Good! by Jessica Secrest will also be available for purchase\, and Jess ica will pre-sign all copies ahead of the event. Signing Guidelines & Ph oto Guidelines: This event will include a photo-only meet-and-greet with Emily Feret\, Jessica Secrest\, and Emily Alspaugh after the Q&A. Schul er Books staff will support the photo-taking process as needed. Seating: This event will include a combination of seating and standing. Seating may be limited for the discussion/Q&A portion of this event. Attendees w ith accessibility needs will be guaranteed a seat\, otherwise\, seating is first-come-first-serve. Get your tickets here! https://events.humanit ix.com/normalizing-normal-emily-feret-sbgr About the Book: Honest suppor t for mothers navigating the messy reality of early parenthood Many moth ers struggle with guilt and feelings of inadequacy during early parentho od because societal expectations and social media portray unrealistic st andards of perfect parenting. Normalizing Normal: Motherhood Without the Filter offers a refreshingly honest perspective on the realities of rai sing young children. Social media influencer and stay-at-home mom Emily Feret\, who has built a community of over two million followers\, shares candid stories and practical advice to help mothers feel less alone and more confident in their parenting journey. Normalizing Normal explores the emotional and physical challenges of motherhood that are rarely disc ussed openly\, including changes to relationships and personal identity\ , body transformations during and after pregnancy\, managing household c haos\, navigating feeding challenges\, and using social media as a moder n village rather than a source of comparison. With humorous anecdotes an d raw reflections\, Emily addresses common struggles such as sleep depri vation\, losing friendships\, overstimulation\, and the pressure to be a perfect mother\, while providing actionable strategies for rediscoverin g yourself and embracing imperfection. Readers will also discover: How t o maintain and strengthen your marriage while parenting young children\, including date night strategies and the importance of letting partners parent in their own way A four-step framework for rediscovering your ide ntity after losing yourself to motherhood\, from prioritizing health to finding new hobbies Why the state of your house doesn't reflect your wor th as a mother and how to practice gratitude instead of comparison How t o use social media and online communities as tools for support rather th an sources of inadequacy\, including the resource checklist approach to combat jealousy Vulnerable stories of parenting fails and mistakes that normalize the struggles all mothers face\, emphasizing that caring enoug h to worry proves you're a good mom Perfect for mothers of young childre n who feel overwhelmed\, isolated\, or inadequate\, as well as therapist s and mental health professionals supporting parents\, Normalizing Norma l empowers readers to embrace their unique parenting journey\, find sola ce in shared experiences\, and understand that doing their best while ma king mistakes doesn't make them bad mothers - it makes them human. About the Author: Emily Feret is a mom of two\, author\, and content creator known for building a community around one simple idea: normalizing norma l. Her debut book\, Normalizing Normal: Motherhood Without the Filter\, is an honest and funny look at the beautifully imperfect reality of moth erhood. Through her writing and social media\, Emily shares the messy\, hilarious\, vulnerable parts of life that we’re often tempted to hide. H er goal is to remind women that they don’t have to have it all together to build a life they love. About the Moderators: Jessica Secrest is a mo m\, home chef\, and the creator of the popular social media page @apples auceandadhd. She’s been featured on Good Morning America\, ABC News\, an d The Drew Barrymore Show. She resides in Grand Rapids\, Michigan with h er very needy family. Emily Alspaugh\, creator behind Emilyischaos\, is known for her love of sewing and quilting and her realistic\, often chao tic approach to motherhood\, home life\, and making it up as she goes.\n \nTickets: https://events.humanitix.com/normalizing-normal-emily-feret-s bgr#tickets\n\nhttps://findlocal.community/event/ead227a2-30c5-43b7-8f91 -f9e58e58251e LOCATION:Schuler Books & Music\, 2660 28th St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 4951 2 URL:https://findlocal.community/event/ead227a2-30c5-43b7-8f91-f9e58e58251 e STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR