![]() ![]() She continued reflecting that once I knew the world was not safe, and that I couldn’t protect my son, that I could be more liberated and free in my parenting. In a honest, direct, and matter-of-fact way Mai’a shared “the world is not safe” and she invited me into that reality. And it was Mai’a’s answer to my question that struck me. That has been a question that I have been chewing on for the past year, especially with the increased and heightened visibility of Black children being gunned down. ![]() ![]() The week before Mother’s Day I participated in a book panel, community discussion, and book signing with ‘Revolutionary Mothering’ editors Ma’ia Williams and China Martens, writer Fabiola Sandoval, and AF3IRM organizer Faith Santilla, hosted by AFI3RM Los Angeles.ĭuring the Q&A session, I waited until the last chance, reluctantly raised my hand, and shared my struggle with raising a Black boy and requested insights on how to transition from fear-based parenting to liberated parenting. ![]()
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