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She had this lingering guilt about her relationship with her daughter. One that I acknowledge and respect. I can see her being protective of her daughter in her actions. I also understand how her daughter would want her around, present and all to herself. Like most children none of us want to share our parents. Circumstances sometimes makes this situation one that you can't escape.

chapter nine intro secretarial work, to modeling which led her to acting, something God ordained for her. Sometimes you have to give up what is secure for what is meant for you. Those choices are not easy.

Pregnancy and Punishment the torture that women go through for the sins that all people commit

Punishment for looking like her father sad but understandable ch.4

Chapter 4 Mom finally does what needed to be done. A sad but necessary moment for the family. Sad that her mother had to be strong and deal with so much pain

Chapter 3, Aunt Beatrice. A 6th sense.

Everyone has their own scars. People, especially children can be cruel. being black is an experience like no other. People have biases built on colorism, textureism and classism . She doesn't shy away from explaining her experiences and traumas. She does it in a way so carefully crafted. I really admire her art of storytelling or in this case truth telling.

I'm only done reading the foreword and introduction and I can already tell its a 6 star read. Absolutely phenomenal.