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Naima Coster | Mama’s Writing
"I didn’t grow up with many examples of mothers who considered their own needs as sacred. I’m trying to learn for myself and to normalize it for my…
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Christine Platt | Mama’s Writing
"I don’t know if I would have necessarily been open to her living a creative life if I hadn’t been brave enough to do it myself."
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Nicole Dennis-Benn | Mama’s Writing
"Folks tend to put mothers on a pedestal, and thus begin to see mothers as martyrs, saints, or asexual beings. I write against those stereotypes."
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Emily Raboteau | Mama’s Writing
"I try to get out into my garden every day, even if it’s just to have a cup of coffee, or to weed a little. It calms me down to be out there, among the…
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Elizabeth Acevedo | Mama’s Writing
"Slow and low, mama. Every little word counts towards the goal."
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Dani McClain | Mama’s Writing
“Since becoming a parent, I get that time is finite. I understand effort and the necessity of fair compensation for all kinds of labor in a way I didn’t…
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Dr. Donja Thomas | Mama’s Writing
"Many talk about the importance of self-care but is it really possible without accessing the role of the collective?"
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Sydney Valerio | Mama’s Writing
"It is heroic for each of us to create the time and space for our voices."
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Melania Luisa Marte | Mama’s Writing
"They remind us that if we cannot dream, we will perish."
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Cleyvis Natera | Mama’s Writing
"I had largely given up on my writing before having kids and I can honestly say that it is because of my children that I found the strength and courage…
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Nefertiti Austin | Mama’s Writing
"As an adoptive parent, I felt I was solely responsible for their every need. I didn’t want anyone to say or insinuate I was in over my head."
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Regina Jamison | Mama’s Writing
"I find other mothers, especially Black Queer mothers like myself, very inspiring."
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