I wanted to start with how parenthood ain't easy and whoever said it's pretty lied, but taking a step back it's easy to see that even in the chaos life is beautiful in its own twisted way. I think one of the biggest misconceptions behind conscious/gentle parenting other than there are no consequences is that it works perfectly. You're expected...

What if I told you your existence is resistance? Because you exist, though the world has tried many a time to ensure you do not. You live life surmounting hurdle after hurdle that is purposely thrown your way.

It is no secret that I am a Cannamom. I don't flaunt it too much because people are vindictive, and I would never want to lose my kids over something so simple. The craziest part about this is there are hundreds and hundreds of groups of white mothers saying f the system, cannabis is safe; therefore, its okay to go...

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There is no doubt- and so far no end in sight - of the looming societal expectations of mothers. Women and nonmen have always had extra and often contradictory hoops to jump through just to seem slightly good enough on the tiers of white expectations. Add on top of that motherhood and you've entered a whole other arena where the...

Atypical Mama

07/15/2020

I wrestled with writing this piece, it's short, small and it's purely inner thoughts. I'm a strong believer in not being the only one on a journey and the smallest things can inspire hope, solidarity or just make others feel seen where they are.

As a momma of three I'm hella late to the game in becoming a crunchy type mama. Each child I've become more and more crunchy. Baby J is my crunchiest yet and my first cloth bum baby!

The post about the mother trying to commit a harmful act toward herself and new baby is circulating. As always, *insert eye roll here* people both with and without kids are quick to pass judgement with no regard to human feelings or even a smidge of empathy. As always our need to paint ourselves as better than while sitting comfy...

In today's times, we as Black mothers are living in the new Civil Rights movement. It's not easy being Black and a mother in America. Our children are going to notice that our faces, mind and bodies are in distress, we are exhibiting symptoms of PTSD. The news stories, the buildings burning and masses of people are bound to...

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