My Mother’s Words of Affirmation

In chapter 20 of my book Cry Like A Man, I share this beautiful moment of my mother leaving me words of affirmation so that I would no longer live with the guilt of my teenage years. When she developed dementia, I quickly realized that I could not take care of her the way she deserved by just being a masculine manโ€”I had to become a comprehensive man of the Most High. Yes I was strong when I had to negotiate the best price for her medications and rebuke bill collectors for their unethical tactics. However, I was also tender when she needed to cry, patient when she couldnโ€™t remember and loving when her dementia had her angry at me. Happy Motherโ€™s Day Momma. Thank you for leaving me these words of affirmation that I still need to hear. I love you and I will see you again.ย #MissMomย #CryLikeAMan

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