
05/11/2025
I am aware that the relationship one has with their mom ooerates across a spectrum and, as such, those in our lives (including you) are experiencing this day differently.
▪️For some, their mom transitioned as recently as today while others have been without their mom for decades (perhaps your mom).
▪️Others may not have a relationship with their mom for a myriad of complicated reasons.
▪️Meanwhile, others have what many would consider positive and lovingly relationships with their mom.
▪️There are those who are celebrating motherhood for the first time this year, whether they are still "baking" the babe in their belly to those who are holding them in this side.
▪️Women who deeply desire to become mom, yet are currently experiencing some challenges along the motherhood path.
▪️Women who lost a child to death, regardless of how death may have appeared (miscarriage, stillbirth, termination, not viable, illness, violence, etc)
▪️Those who desired motherhood but delayed it while they pursued dreams (academic, career, passions, purpose) or breaking generational cycles. However, as a result, they missed the "window" (age) for motherhood, and she, too, is grieving a life that could've been, which included motherhood.
❤️ As for me, I am grateful for my mom and how she intentionally nurtures and cultivates a loving relationship with my brother and I. She often speaks on how proud she is of us as humans and adults. She basks in our accomplishments, is our ally, bud, and covers us with the sacred ancient protection from our maternal lineage. She loves us deeply.
Yet, she is also her own woman who in her 50s earned a Bachelor's and Master's from my alma Mata PVAMU, which is now OURS 🥳. She's a breast cancer survivor (20+ years), an accomplished horticulturalists (you will definitely fall asleep in her backyard) and a kind soul.
Mom, all of that which you admire in us is a reflection of you. Thank you for everything and especially for the extra layers of love and support you wrapped me in as I experienced life changes last year.
Cheers to you, bud ❤️
🤭 Please note that I am wearing 6" heels in this pic 🤣