A Mother's Day Reflection: When Love is There, But Support Isn't

Inspired by the new Netflix series Forever, this Mother’s Day
episode is a soft but honest conversation about what happens when
fear leads the way in parenting. When love is present, but
support… isn’t.


This isn’t a recap.
This is a reflection.


Because a lot of us were raised on protection that looked like
pressure. On expectations that felt like love, but left little
room to breathe. And now, many of us are trying to re-parent
ourselves while still holding space for the mamas who did the
best they could with what they had.


This episode isn’t about blame — it’s about truth.
It’s about naming what was missing and choosing to offer
ourselves something different.
It’s about parenting — our children and our inner child — from
trust instead of fear.


If today feels complicated, this one’s for you.
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Shirl is the creator of Support Languages and host of Shades of
Strong — a movement shifting the narrative from Strong Black
Woman to Supported Black Woman through language, rest, and real
support.