Gentle ebooks for women

For everything you feel but never say out loud.

About love, trauma, PCOS, self-care and a quieter mind. Five honest little books by Maida, from her own experience. From woman to woman.

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The collection

Little books for big feelings

You read them in one evening. You carry them with you far longer.

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The complete collection

Everything I wish I had known, in one gentle bundle.

Love, trauma, PCOS, self-care and a quieter mind: all five of Maida's books together, full of honest stories, checklists and questions to fill in yourself. You save €34.96, so you get more than two books for free.

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Love

Is this love?

Falling in love is easy. Staying is love. Arguing with each other instead of against each other, building trust and growing together. With quizzes and exercises.

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Trauma

Trauma is my best friend

You are more than what happened to you. Recognise your triggers, understand your emotions and find what helps when it all gets too much.

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PCOS

Help, I have PCOS!

Your body deserves understanding, not a fight. Maida's own story about PCOS: your cycle, your emotions and making peace with your body.

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A quieter mind

Your mind is never quiet

Not every thought needs an answer. About worrying, overthinking and stress. With the 3-minute reset and exercises for more calm.

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Self-care

The beauty lie

Fewer products, more natural glow. From a bathroom full of products to a simple routine. With a 7-day beauty reset.

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Maida, author of Read Softly

Hey, I'm Maida

I wrote the books I needed myself.

For years I showed the strong version of myself on the outside. I hid my skin under make-up, thought my irregular cycle was "just part of me" and kept my feelings to myself.

Until I was diagnosed with PCOS, and finally started listening to myself.

I often thought I was the only one. I wasn't. And neither are you.

In these books I share what I went through and learned: about love, trauma, living with PCOS, what self-care really is and how to find quiet in your head. No perfect lives. Just honest words, from woman to woman.

Love, Maida

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Thoughts you never say out loud

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We're fighting again. Maybe we're just not right for each other.

That's what Is this love? is for.
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On the outside I'm the strong one. Inside there is so much more.

That's what Trauma is my best friend is for.
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I work out, I watch what I eat. So why won't my body cooperate?

That's what Help, I have PCOS! is for.
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I don't really dare to go outside without make-up.

That's what The beauty lie is for.
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I lie awake at night over conversations that ended long ago.

That's what Your mind is never quiet is for.

You're not the only one who thinks like this. That's exactly why these books exist.

What happened to you is part of your story. But it is not your whole story.
Maida, from Trauma is my best friend

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What's inside the books?

Each ebook is 13 to 19 pages: Maida's own experiences, checklists you'll recognise, short quizzes and questions to fill in yourself. Print them out or grab a notebook.

How do I get my ebook?

Right after your payment you get an email with your download link. Click, save, done.

Can I read it on my phone?

Yes! Your ebook works on your phone, tablet, laptop and e-reader. Read wherever you feel most comfortable, in bed counts too.

How can I pay?

By credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay (and iDEAL for Dutch customers), always on a secure payment page.

I didn't get an email, what now?

No worries. Check your spam or promotions folder first. Still nothing? Email hello@readsoftly.com and we'll send it again.

Can I get a refund?

Because an ebook is a digital product, it can't be returned once downloaded. Something wrong with your file? Email us and we'll sort it out.

Is this medical advice?

No. These ebooks are here to inform and support you, not to replace professional medical, psychological or nutritional advice. Questions about your health? Please talk to your doctor or a specialist.

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