M.O.M.S. (Mothers of Married Sons) are immediately and unwittingly thrust into rigorous, intensive, doctoral level curricula of psychology the minute their sons "pop the question " There have been no textbooks, no study manuals or class notes, no professors or counselors and no study groups --- until now. But fear not The cavalry has arrived This 12-Step Guide for Mothers of Married Sons offers support, encouragement and methods for all sojourns into The Land of Emotion. The inspiration for this book came in a flash of brilliance So many people have changed their lives by committing to various 12-Step programs. Each Step helps build a philosophy to create a more positive, productive, satisfying life. Stemming from many conversations with M.O.M.S. (Mothers of Married Sons), M. Margaret West has woven love and humor into a specially crafted 12-Step program designed to help other women integrate into their sons' lives with grace, dignity and love.