We are Black mothers and others who believe in a more affirming motherhood. Our spirits and embodied knowing reject narratives that say our humanity ends once we give birth.

We’re not new to challenging the status quo. Many of us are raising emotionally intelligent, empathetic little humans. But we want humanity for ourselves and see the impracticality of the “perfect mother.” We reject the expectation to surrender all we are to motherhood to raise healthy children. Instead, we’re healing ourselves so we can model healing for our children. We know if we free ourselves, the children will follow.