Poison

After poisoning her little daughter with the toxin of dieffenbachia, Tanya tries to rid herself of the feeling of guilt. The trial against herself is harsher than the interrogations by the police and the checks by social workers. And while the external conflict is being resolved, the internal one only intensifies. The child's life is no longer in danger, but the heroine has to fight for the preservation of herself.

"Poison" is a universal story of women's pain told in a personal way. It speaks to us about the hypocritical norms of society, the role of women and young mothers in modern Russia.

"Poison" is a precise, profound, and very candid reflection on contemporary motherhood. Motherhood intertwined with shame, social condemnation, and the brand "Perfect Parenting." Every word will resonate painfully with any sufficiently good mother. "You are not alone," says the author with her story. A very important book that should be read not only by every mother but also by everyone around her.