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Moms and Sons: Redefining 'Momma's Boy'
Over the years, I’ve reminded Drew of what my expectations are. It warms my heart when, after every meal I place on the table, he automatically and authentically says, “Thank you, Mom.” Sometimes, just before my lips part, he says: “I know, Mom. Make sure I tell my wife I appreciate her cooking.” And although…
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Moms and Sons: Serving Time in Fake Jail
We drove home in silence, and I could tell that it was killing my son. If I had gone full-blown-hand-waving-talking-through-gritted-teeth-just-wait-till-I-can-get-you-home crazy, I might have Iet slip what was in store for him, and I wasn’t about to let that happen. No, jail would have to be a surprise. Moms raising sons alone too often find…
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She Has a Heart Beating for Justice
Listen carefully when Jotaka Eaddy speaks, and you hear her heart pulsating to the beat of a hollow gourd. It keeps rhythm with Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey and the Rock tapping out “Ella’s Song.” When Eaddy describes what propelled her into activism you can almost hear that female a cappella group harmonizing, “We who…
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Moms and Sons: Leading Boys to Become Men
After a rougher than normal day, my son’s resistance proved to be exactly what I needed. Doubt stalks single mothers raising sons, like shadows on sunny days. It’s a hard feeling to shake when you’ve never been a little boy and you’re really just guessing what it takes to make a man. I’m equipped to…
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