Our Mothers’
JOURNEY
Our greatest hope was for
FOREVER FLOURISHING to be an emergent program led by the voices, inquiries, and needs of our Mothers.
With our Mothers residing in Ohio, New York City, and Illinois, each brought a unique perspective,
which allowed us to provide a living container to reassure them of THEIR WORTH.
Supporting 6 MOTHERS for the inaugural program proved to be the right choice to bring meaningful depth to their experiences. This group size allowed us to bring more commitment to our support with the integrity we believed in.
We are so honored to hear from our Mothers that this intention was felt. Below we share their own REFLECTIONS on their experiences in Forever Flourishing, and what they are taking with them into the next seasons of their lives.
Our greatest hope was for
FOREVER FLOURISHING to be an emergent program led by the voices, inquiries, and needs of our Mothers.
With our Mothers residing in Ohio, New York City, and Illinois, each brought a unique perspective,
which allowed us to provide a living container to reassure them of THEIR WORTH.
Supporting 6 MOTHERS for the inaugural program proved to be the right choice to bring meaningful depth to their experiences. This group size allowed us to bring more commitment to our support with the integrity we believed in.
We are so honored to hear from our Mothers that this intention was felt. Below we share their own REFLECTIONS on their experiences in Forever Flourishing, and what they are taking with them into the next seasons of their lives.
Our greatest hope was for
FOREVER FLOURISHING to be an emergent program led by the voices, inquiries, and needs of our Mothers.
With our Mothers residing in Ohio, New York City, and Illinois, each brought a unique perspective,
which allowed us to provide a living container to reassure them of THEIR WORTH.
Supporting 6 MOTHERS for the inaugural program proved to be the right choice to bring meaningful depth to their experiences. This group size allowed us to bring more commitment to our support with the integrity we believed in.
We are so honored to hear from our Mothers that this intention was felt. Below we share their own REFLECTIONS on their experiences in Forever Flourishing, and what they are taking with them into the next seasons of their lives.
Our greatest hope was for
FOREVER FLOURISHING to be an emergent program led by the voices, inquiries, and needs of our Mothers.
With our Mothers residing in Ohio, New York City, and Illinois, each brought a unique perspective,
which allowed us to provide a living container to reassure them of THEIR WORTH.
Supporting 6 MOTHERS for the inaugural program proved to be the right choice to bring meaningful depth to their experiences. This group size allowed us to bring more commitment to our support with the integrity we believed in.
We are so honored to hear from our Mothers that this intention was felt. Below we share their own REFLECTIONS on their experiences in Forever Flourishing, and what they are taking with them into the next seasons of their lives.
Our greatest hope was for
FOREVER FLOURISHING to be an emergent program led by the voices, inquiries, and needs of our Mothers.
With our Mothers residing in Ohio, New York City, and Illinois, each brought a unique perspective,
which allowed us to provide a living container to reassure them of THEIR WORTH.
Supporting 6 MOTHERS for the inaugural program proved to be the right choice to bring meaningful depth to their experiences. This group size allowed us to bring more commitment to our support with the integrity we believed in.
We are so honored to hear from our Mothers that this intention was felt. Below we share their own REFLECTIONS on their experiences in Forever Flourishing, and what they are taking with them into the next seasons of their lives.
Our greatest hope was for
FOREVER FLOURISHING to be an emergent program led by the voices, inquiries, and needs of our Mothers.
With our Mothers residing in Ohio, New York City, and Illinois, each brought a unique perspective,
which allowed us to provide a living container to reassure them of THEIR WORTH.
Supporting 6 MOTHERS for the inaugural program proved to be the right choice to bring meaningful depth to their experiences. This group size allowed us to bring more commitment to our support with the integrity we believed in.
We are so honored to hear from our Mothers that this intention was felt. Below we share their own REFLECTIONS on their experiences in Forever Flourishing, and what they are taking with them into the next seasons of their lives.
INSIGHT 1
Forever Flourishing allowed for our Mothers to DECREASE STRESSORS due to financial burdens and constraints.
100% of all mothers shared they were able to address financial emergencies they wouldn’t have been able to cover otherwise, with 83% of mothers describing their financial stress as somewhat to significantly lower for the 12 months of Forever Flourishing.
A mother shared:
INSIGHT 1
Forever Flourishing allowed for our Mothers to DECREASE STRESSORS due to financial burdens and constraints.
100% of all mothers shared they were able to address financial emergencies they wouldn’t have been able to cover otherwise, with 83% of mothers describing their financial stress as somewhat to significantly lower for the 12 months of Forever Flourishing.
A mother shared:
I was able to do everything that my daughter needed for homecoming…all of it felt so good to not have to beg anybody…for once, I wasn't as stressed…
We had food in the refrigerator…there was always enough. In fact, there was sometimes more than enough…not only was I able to provide for myself, I was able to see who around me needed assistance. It made me more aware that way.
What happens if mothers are resourced in ways…
to experience THE JOYS of life —
and for their community to feel this
ripple out?
This program really shows that when Black people, Black women come together, it's some magical [sh*t] that can happen.
INSIGHT 1
Forever Flourishing allowed for our Mothers to DECREASE STRESSORS due to financial burdens and constraints.
100% of all mothers shared they were able to address financial emergencies they wouldn’t have been able to cover otherwise, with 83% of mothers describing their financial stress as somewhat to significantly lower for the 12 months of Forever Flourishing.
A mother shared:
I was able to do everything that my daughter needed for homecoming…all of it felt so good to not have to beg anybody…for once, I wasn't as stressed…
We had food in the refrigerator…there was always enough. In fact, there was sometimes more than enough…not only was I able to provide for myself, I was able to see who around me needed assistance. It made me more aware that way.
What happens if mothers are resourced in ways…
to experience THE JOYS of life —
and for their community to feel this
ripple out?
This program really shows that when Black people, Black women come together, it's some magical [sh*t] that can happen.
INSIGHT 2
Forever Flourishing cultivated a belief of RADICAL POSSIBILITY within the lives of our Mothers, contributing to experiences of safety and relief.
100% of all mothers shared that Forever Flourishing made it easier to meet their family's basic needs (food, housing, transportation, healthcare) and take care of both their family’s health needs and their own—needs that they would have otherwise delayed or avoided. ALL the mothers reported feeling a greater sense of emotional or mental ease throughout the program.
INSIGHT 2
Forever Flourishing cultivated a belief of RADICAL POSSIBILITY within the lives of our Mothers, contributing to experiences of safety and relief.
100% of all mothers shared that Forever Flourishing made it easier to meet their family's basic needs (food, housing, transportation, healthcare) and take care of both their family’s health needs and their own—needs that they would have otherwise delayed or avoided. ALL the mothers reported feeling a greater sense of emotional or mental ease throughout the program.
Before Forever Flourishing I felt like a drift in the ocean. I felt like I was trying to not drown and I had my child on my shoulders trying to make sure that she didn't go down and I felt exhausted. I felt scared.
I felt a sense of constant anxiety, trying to figure out how I was going to pay my bills, how I was going to just navigate doing what I had to do and then doing what I wanted to do, which was take my child for ice cream, buy her Christmas gifts and birthday gifts and do little outings and things…when [Forever Flourishing] came, it just felt like finally being sat down at a table full of food and it was relief…
I appreciate how the space was open and held and there was a lot of ritual and things that helped to facilitate coming back into being here now in my life and my body. And then over the year it was great to be able to start to feel comfortable after I felt safe to do the little things.
We know it is the little things that make living easier.
It is the repeated reminders of one’s humanity that allowed our mothers to HOLD RENEWED BELIEF in what is possible for their lives.
...I didn't know how hard I was working myself before because it just seems like, oh, well this is what I have to do…I had to do everything and I fought for everything. So having that break is almost like going to rehab. You have a whole new outlook on life and what could be...
I didn't know that support, real support, existed…And I got to go on my soft girl era and be chill and have that confidence that somebody else got my back and somebody else give a [f***] about me. And it is crazy because y'all strangers, but y'all showed up. And that helped me realize not only my value, but also that it can be done, the possibility. And I remember getting the first gift and I'm like, y'all, I never got a gift before. And in my life, that's crazy to say people don't believe it, but I've never gotten life just like, damn, what is this? This is so foreign.
INSIGHT 2
Forever Flourishing cultivated a belief of RADICAL POSSIBILITY within the lives of our Mothers, contributing to experiences of safety and relief.
100% of all mothers shared that Forever Flourishing made it easier to meet their family's basic needs (food, housing, transportation, healthcare) and take care of both their family’s health needs and their own—needs that they would have otherwise delayed or avoided. ALL the mothers reported feeling a greater sense of emotional or mental ease throughout the program.
Before Forever Flourishing I felt like a drift in the ocean. I felt like I was trying to not drown and I had my child on my shoulders trying to make sure that she didn't go down and I felt exhausted. I felt scared.
I felt a sense of constant anxiety, trying to figure out how I was going to pay my bills, how I was going to just navigate doing what I had to do and then doing what I wanted to do, which was take my child for ice cream, buy her Christmas gifts and birthday gifts and do little outings and things…when [Forever Flourishing] came, it just felt like finally being sat down at a table full of food and it was relief…
I appreciate how the space was open and held and there was a lot of ritual and things that helped to facilitate coming back into being here now in my life and my body. And then over the year it was great to be able to start to feel comfortable after I felt safe to do the little things.
We know it is the little things that make living easier.
It is the repeated reminders of one’s humanity that allowed our mothers to HOLD RENEWED BELIEF in what is possible for their lives.
...I didn't know how hard I was working myself before because it just seems like, oh, well this is what I have to do…I had to do everything and I fought for everything. So having that break is almost like going to rehab. You have a whole new outlook on life and what could be...
I didn't know that support, real support, existed…And I got to go on my soft girl era and be chill and have that confidence that somebody else got my back and somebody else give a [f***] about me. And it is crazy because y'all strangers, but y'all showed up. And that helped me realize not only my value, but also that it can be done, the possibility. And I remember getting the first gift and I'm like, y'all, I never got a gift before. And in my life, that's crazy to say people don't believe it, but I've never gotten life just like, damn, what is this? This is so foreign.
INSIGHT 3
With access to a wellness grant, our mothers were able to reimagine what CARE looks like for themselves and participate in nourishing modalities to support their well-being.
100% of all mothers reported the wellness grant helped them feel more grounded, rested, or cared for. They were able to prioritize themselves in ways that felt new or different and all mothers suggest that other programs supporting mothers include grants like this.
Our mothers’ experiences with the grant included:
INSIGHT 3
With access to a wellness grant, our mothers were able to reimagine what CARE looks like for themselves and participate in nourishing modalities to support their well-being.
100% of all mothers reported the wellness grant helped them feel more grounded, rested, or cared for. They were able to prioritize themselves in ways that felt new or different and all mothers suggest that other programs supporting mothers include grants like this.
Our mothers’ experiences with the grant included:
4 MOTHERS
being able to rest or take time off or take a break, access childcare,
or travel
5 MOTHERS
deciding to receive mental health support through therapy, coaching, or support groups
4 MOTHERS
caring for their physical wellness through massages, movement classes, or bodywork
4 MOTHERS
cultivating their inner-worlds through art, books, retreats, or a spiritual practice
3 MOTHERS
accessing necessary medical or dental care for themselves
3 MOTHERS
beginning personal development or skill-building courses
4 MOTHERS
creating more comfortable home environments by redecorating and receiving organizing help
This was our hope for FOREVER FLOURISHING —
for mothers to move from
a place of wonder around
their personal dream lists
to a place of MATERIALIZING.
For them to shorten
the distance between
what could be to WHAT IS.
It took me this whole year to even really be able to wrap my head around the fact that this happened. This wasn't a dream. This was actually my life. And even though it was just for a year, I see the possibilities now and I see what life should be…
INSIGHT 3
With access to a wellness grant, our mothers were able to reimagine what CARE looks like for themselves and participate in nourishing modalities to support their well-being.
100% of all mothers reported the wellness grant helped them feel more grounded, rested, or cared for. They were able to prioritize themselves in ways that felt new or different and all mothers suggest that other programs supporting mothers include grants like this.
Our mothers’ experiences with the grant included:
4 MOTHERS
being able to rest or take time off or take a break, access childcare,
or travel
5 MOTHERS
deciding to receive mental health support through therapy, coaching, or support groups
4 MOTHERS
caring for their physical wellness through massages, movement classes, or bodywork
4 MOTHERS
cultivating their inner-worlds through art, books, retreats, or a spiritual practice
3 MOTHERS
accessing necessary medical or dental care for themselves
3 MOTHERS
beginning personal development or skill-building courses
4 MOTHERS
creating more comfortable home environments by redecorating and receiving organizing help
This was our hope for FOREVER FLOURISHING —
for mothers to move from
a place of wonder around
their personal dream lists
to a place of MATERIALIZING.
For them to shorten
the distance between
what could be to WHAT IS.
It took me this whole year to even really be able to wrap my head around the fact that this happened. This wasn't a dream. This was actually my life. And even though it was just for a year, I see the possibilities now and I see what life should be…
INSIGHT 4
The SUPPORT NETWORKS of Forever Flourishing were essential parts of the mothers’ experiences.
83% percent of all mothers expressed that the support of Forever Flourishing (financial, coordinators, cohort, and wellness stipend) allowed them to make long-term investments in areas such as education, savings, business goals, or moving.
MORE THAN HALF of the mothers also expressed that they now feel more prepared to navigate life. Some shared:
INSIGHT 4
The SUPPORT NETWORKS of Forever Flourishing were essential parts of the mothers’ experiences.
83% percent of all mothers expressed that the support of Forever Flourishing (financial, coordinators, cohort, and wellness stipend) allowed them to make long-term investments in areas such as education, savings, business goals, or moving.
MORE THAN HALF of the mothers also expressed that they now feel more prepared to navigate life. Some shared:
During the program, I felt like I opened up a lot. I just felt safe. I think we all felt safe. I just felt like I could relate, and we were all so open, and it just made it easy.
I feel like getting the money was great, but honestly, getting on our group calls and just having someone say, how'd your day go? I don't get that a lot. I'm always the person trying to help another person. So I don't get a lot of people asking me, am I okay?...It was nice to be thought of…The first time we got flowers at the door, I cried. I never had flowers before that someone gifted to me and I was so excited for those flowers.
This experience of safety is something we could have only imagined, but it is what we hold at THE FOUNDATION of our work.
Our mothers were able to not only feel this within themselves,
but TO CULTIVATE this with and for the other mothers in their cohort:
I feel like the group was the most consistent thing in my life. Every month, I got to talk about what was going on specifically. And I know the other mamas have said this too. There was something specific to us. Somebody cared about what was going on with us…
And I got to be online and just have a group of mamas just breathe with me and just be with me and just check on me and just empathize with me…So having Loving Black Single Mothers helped me get through a very hard time.
Mothers came to know that they are enough,
they deserve to be held, and IT IS POSSIBLE for them to be held.
...it felt like a layer of support through my sisters, through our coaches. And then, because I chose to engage in therapeutic services, this was the one place I got to consistently tell my story. And it never felt like it was too much. It felt like there was a container for my story. There was a container for my grief. There was a container for my proudest moments…There was so much good, so much good in this program…
I'm very happy to have my sisters, and I love y'all for real, everybody involved. And I'm so grateful…I am floored with the consistency and the love, and like literally y’all are my family. So I really appreciate everything.”
INSIGHT 4
The SUPPORT NETWORKS of Forever Flourishing were essential parts of the mothers’ experiences.
83% percent of all mothers expressed that the support of Forever Flourishing (financial, coordinators, cohort, and wellness stipend) allowed them to make long-term investments in areas such as education, savings, business goals, or moving.
MORE THAN HALF of the mothers also expressed that they now feel more prepared to navigate life. Some shared:
During the program, I felt like I opened up a lot. I just felt safe. I think we all felt safe. I just felt like I could relate, and we were all so open, and it just made it easy.
I feel like getting the money was great, but honestly, getting on our group calls and just having someone say, how'd your day go? I don't get that a lot. I'm always the person trying to help another person. So I don't get a lot of people asking me, am I okay?...It was nice to be thought of…The first time we got flowers at the door, I cried. I never had flowers before that someone gifted to me and I was so excited for those flowers.
This experience of safety is something we could have only imagined, but it is what we hold at THE FOUNDATION of our work.
Our mothers were able to not only feel this within themselves,
but TO CULTIVATE this with and for the other mothers in their cohort:
I feel like the group was the most consistent thing in my life. Every month, I got to talk about what was going on specifically. And I know the other mamas have said this too. There was something specific to us. Somebody cared about what was going on with us…
And I got to be online and just have a group of mamas just breathe with me and just be with me and just check on me and just empathize with me…So having Loving Black Single Mothers helped me get through a very hard time.
Mothers came to know that they are enough,
they deserve to be held, and IT IS POSSIBLE for them to be held.
...it felt like a layer of support through my sisters, through our coaches. And then, because I chose to engage in therapeutic services, this was the one place I got to consistently tell my story. And it never felt like it was too much. It felt like there was a container for my story. There was a container for my grief. There was a container for my proudest moments…There was so much good, so much good in this program…
I'm very happy to have my sisters, and I love y'all for real, everybody involved. And I'm so grateful…I am floored with the consistency and the love, and like literally y’all are my family. So I really appreciate everything.”
INSIGHT 5
Our mothers felt an ongoing sense of INSPIRATION to shift the narrative around bootstrap ideology and consider how they can care — and call others into caring — for communities.
MORE THAN HALF of all mothers expressed that they feel more affirmed in their role as a mother, acknowledging that there is still work to be done in communities outside of Forever Flourishing. As our mothers shared:
INSIGHT 5
Our mothers felt an ongoing sense of INSPIRATION to shift the narrative around bootstrap ideology and consider how they can care — and call others into caring — for communities.
MORE THAN HALF of all mothers expressed that they feel more affirmed in their role as a mother, acknowledging that there is still work to be done in communities outside of Forever Flourishing. As our mothers shared:
We, the moms, get overlooked. [People] look at us like we're the plague, but we are humans too…And I really want the world to know that…And we are not to be ashamed. We should also be loved because we are raising the future generations. We are raising your presidents…your leaders. We are still doing that.
This has been another opportunity for motherhood to radicalize me.
By experiencing a container that was committed to affirming their whole Self,
mothers have a renewed sense of how to EXTEND THIS CARE to their own local communities.
By experiencing a container that was committed to affirming their whole Self,
mothers have a renewed sense of how to EXTEND THIS CARE to their own local communities.
What happens to communities when Black single mothers are resourced in ways...
that allow them to
uncompromisingly lean into
their capacities for
GENEROSITY and care?
This is a proof of grassroots organizing of people, whether it be people who were large donors or small donors going ahead and making a step towards fulfilling a goal to help to provide very, very essential needs to people, and that the needs are not just financial.
Because I was working so much, I wasn't able to give back and do what I would be doing…I've been doing way more volunteer work.
I've been helping more people…I've helped so many different families during this year just because I've had the time to be able to do that I didn’t have before. And the means…it's crazy working five jobs [you have] very little time to…actually help people.
And that is where my heart lies. I always want to help people with whatever I can.
We are deeply grateful to
hear about the positive impact
FOREVER FLOURISHING
has had on our mothers,
and we know this is only THE BEGINNING.
INSIGHT 5
Our mothers felt an ongoing sense of INSPIRATION to shift the narrative around bootstrap ideology and consider how they can care — and call others into caring — for communities.
MORE THAN HALF of all mothers expressed that they feel more affirmed in their role as a mother, acknowledging that there is still work to be done in communities outside of Forever Flourishing. As our mothers shared:
We, the moms, get overlooked. [People] look at us like we're the plague, but we are humans too…And I really want the world to know that…And we are not to be ashamed. We should also be loved because we are raising the future generations. We are raising your presidents…your leaders. We are still doing that.
This has been another opportunity for motherhood to radicalize me.
By experiencing a container that was committed to affirming their whole Self,
mothers have a renewed sense of how to EXTEND THIS CARE to their own local communities.
What happens to communities when Black single mothers are resourced in ways...
that allow them to
uncompromisingly lean into
their capacities for
GENEROSITY and care?
This is a proof of grassroots organizing of people, whether it be people who were large donors or small donors going ahead and making a step towards fulfilling a goal to help to provide very, very essential needs to people, and that the needs are not just financial.
Because I was working so much, I wasn't able to give back and do what I would be doing…I've been doing way more volunteer work.
I've been helping more people…I've helped so many different families during this year just because I've had the time to be able to do that I didn’t have before. And the means…it's crazy working five jobs [you have] very little time to…actually help people.
And that is where my heart lies. I always want to help people with whatever I can.
We are deeply grateful to
hear about the positive impact
FOREVER FLOURISHING
has had on our mothers,
and we know this is only THE BEGINNING.
INSIGHT 1
Forever Flourishing allowed for our Mothers to DECREASE STRESSORS due to financial burdens and constraints.
100% of all mothers shared they were able to address financial emergencies they wouldn’t have been able to cover otherwise, with 83% of mothers describing their financial stress as somewhat to significantly lower for the 12 months of Forever Flourishing.
A mother shared:
INSIGHT 1
Forever Flourishing allowed for our Mothers to DECREASE STRESSORS due to financial burdens and constraints.
100% of all mothers shared they were able to address financial emergencies they wouldn’t have been able to cover otherwise, with 83% of mothers describing their financial stress as somewhat to significantly lower for the 12 months of Forever Flourishing.
A mother shared:
INSIGHT 1
Forever Flourishing allowed for our Mothers to DECREASE STRESSORS due to financial burdens and constraints.
100% of all mothers shared they were able to address financial emergencies they wouldn’t have been able to cover otherwise, with 83% of mothers describing their financial stress as somewhat to significantly lower for the 12 months of Forever Flourishing.
A mother shared:
INSIGHT 1
Forever Flourishing allowed for our Mothers to DECREASE STRESSORS due to financial burdens and constraints.
100% of all mothers shared they were able to address financial emergencies they wouldn’t have been able to cover otherwise, with 83% of mothers describing their financial stress as somewhat to significantly lower for the 12 months of Forever Flourishing.
A mother shared:
I was able to do everything that my daughter needed for homecoming…all of it felt so good to not have to beg anybody…for once, I wasn't as stressed…
We had food in the refrigerator…there was always enough. In fact, there was sometimes more than enough…not only was I able to provide for myself, I was able to see who around me needed assistance. It made me more aware that way.
I was able to do everything that my daughter needed for homecoming…all of it felt so good to not have to beg anybody…for once, I wasn't as stressed…
We had food in the refrigerator…there was always enough. In fact, there was sometimes more than enough…not only was I able to provide for myself, I was able to see who around me needed assistance. It made me more aware that way.
I was able to do everything that my daughter needed for homecoming…all of it felt so good to not have to beg anybody…for once, I wasn't as stressed…
We had food in the refrigerator…there was always enough. In fact, there was sometimes more than enough…not only was I able to provide for myself, I was able to see who around me needed assistance. It made me more aware that way.
I was able to do everything that my daughter needed for homecoming…all of it felt so good to not have to beg anybody…for once, I wasn't as stressed…
We had food in the refrigerator…there was always enough. In fact, there was sometimes more than enough…not only was I able to provide for myself, I was able to see who around me needed assistance. It made me more aware that way.
What happens if mothers are resourced in ways…
to experience THE JOYS of life —
and for their community to feel this
ripple out?
What happens if mothers are resourced in ways…
to experience THE JOYS of life — and for their community to feel this ripple out?
What happens if mothers are resourced in ways…
to experience THE JOYS of life — and for their community to feel this ripple out?
What happens if mothers are resourced in ways…
to experience THE JOYS of life — and for their community to feel this ripple out?
This program really shows that when Black people, Black women come together, it's some magical [sh*t] that can happen.
This program really shows that when Black people, Black women come together, it's some magical [sh*t] that can happen.
This program really shows that when Black people, Black women come together, it's some magical [sh*t] that can happen.
This program really shows that when Black people, Black women come together, it's some magical [sh*t] that can happen.
INSIGHT 2
Forever Flourishing cultivated a belief of RADICAL POSSIBILITY within the lives of our Mothers, contributing to experiences of safety and relief.
100% of all mothers shared that Forever Flourishing made it easier to meet their family's basic needs (food, housing, transportation, healthcare) and take care of both their family’s health needs and their own—needs that they would have otherwise delayed or avoided. ALL the mothers reported feeling a greater sense of emotional or mental ease throughout the program.
INSIGHT 2
Forever Flourishing cultivated a belief of RADICAL POSSIBILITY within the lives of our Mothers, contributing to experiences of safety and relief.
100% of all mothers shared that Forever Flourishing made it easier to meet their family's basic needs (food, housing, transportation, healthcare) and take care of both their family’s health needs and their own—needs that they would have otherwise delayed or avoided. ALL the mothers reported feeling a greater sense of emotional or mental ease throughout the program.
INSIGHT 2
Forever Flourishing cultivated a belief of RADICAL POSSIBILITY within the lives of our Mothers, contributing to experiences of safety and relief.
100% of all mothers shared that Forever Flourishing made it easier to meet their family's basic needs (food, housing, transportation, healthcare) and take care of both their family’s health needs and their own—needs that they would have otherwise delayed or avoided. ALL the mothers reported feeling a greater sense of emotional or mental ease throughout the program.
INSIGHT 2
Forever Flourishing cultivated a belief of RADICAL POSSIBILITY within the lives of our Mothers, contributing to experiences of safety and relief.
100% of all mothers shared that Forever Flourishing made it easier to meet their family's basic needs (food, housing, transportation, healthcare) and take care of both their family’s health needs and their own—needs that they would have otherwise delayed or avoided. ALL the mothers reported feeling a greater sense of emotional or mental ease throughout the program.
Before Forever Flourishing I felt like a drift in the ocean. I felt like I was trying to not drown and I had my child on my shoulders trying to make sure that she didn't go down and I felt exhausted. I felt scared.
I felt a sense of constant anxiety, trying to figure out how I was going to pay my bills, how I was going to just navigate doing what I had to do and then doing what I wanted to do, which was take my child for ice cream, buy her Christmas gifts and birthday gifts and do little outings and things…when [Forever Flourishing] came, it just felt like finally being sat down at a table full of food and it was relief…
I appreciate how the space was open and held and there was a lot of ritual and things that helped to facilitate coming back into being here now in my life and my body. And then over the year it was great to be able to start to feel comfortable after I felt safe to do the little things.
Before Forever Flourishing I felt like a drift in the ocean. I felt like I was trying to not drown and I had my child on my shoulders trying to make sure that she didn't go down and I felt exhausted. I felt scared.
I felt a sense of constant anxiety, trying to figure out how I was going to pay my bills, how I was going to just navigate doing what I had to do and then doing what I wanted to do, which was take my child for ice cream, buy her Christmas gifts and birthday gifts and do little outings and things…when [Forever Flourishing] came, it just felt like finally being sat down at a table full of food and it was relief…
I appreciate how the space was open and held and there was a lot of ritual and things that helped to facilitate coming back into being here now in my life and my body. And then over the year it was great to be able to start to feel comfortable after I felt safe to do the little things.
Before Forever Flourishing I felt like a drift in the ocean. I felt like I was trying to not drown and I had my child on my shoulders trying to make sure that she didn't go down and I felt exhausted. I felt scared.
I felt a sense of constant anxiety, trying to figure out how I was going to pay my bills, how I was going to just navigate doing what I had to do and then doing what I wanted to do, which was take my child for ice cream, buy her Christmas gifts and birthday gifts and do little outings and things…when [Forever Flourishing] came, it just felt like finally being sat down at a table full of food and it was relief…
I appreciate how the space was open and held and there was a lot of ritual and things that helped to facilitate coming back into being here now in my life and my body. And then over the year it was great to be able to start to feel comfortable after I felt safe to do the little things.
Before Forever Flourishing I felt like a drift in the ocean. I felt like I was trying to not drown and I had my child on my shoulders trying to make sure that she didn't go down and I felt exhausted. I felt scared.
I felt a sense of constant anxiety, trying to figure out how I was going to pay my bills, how I was going to just navigate doing what I had to do and then doing what I wanted to do, which was take my child for ice cream, buy her Christmas gifts and birthday gifts and do little outings and things…when [Forever Flourishing] came, it just felt like finally being sat down at a table full of food and it was relief…
I appreciate how the space was open and held and there was a lot of ritual and things that helped to facilitate coming back into being here now in my life and my body. And then over the year it was great to be able to start to feel comfortable after I felt safe to do the little things.
We know it is the little things that make living easier.
It is the repeated reminders of one’s humanity that allowed our mothers to HOLD RENEWED BELIEF in what is possible for their lives.
We know it is the little things that make living easier.
It is the repeated reminders of one’s humanity that allowed our mothers to HOLD RENEWED BELIEF in what is possible for their lives.
We know it is the little things that make living easier.
It is the repeated reminders of one’s humanity that allowed our mothers to HOLD RENEWED BELIEF in what is possible for their lives.
We know it is the little things that make living easier.
It is the repeated reminders of one’s humanity that allowed our mothers to HOLD RENEWED BELIEF in what is possible for their lives.
...I didn't know how hard I was working myself before because it just seems like, oh, well this is what I have to do…I had to do everything and I fought for everything. So having that break is almost like going to rehab. You have a whole new outlook on life and what could be...
I didn't know that support, real support, existed…And I got to go on my soft girl era and be chill and have that confidence that somebody else got my back and somebody else give a [f***] about me. And it is crazy because y'all strangers, but y'all showed up. And that helped me realize not only my value, but also that it can be done, the possibility. And I remember getting the first gift and I'm like, y'all, I never got a gift before. And in my life, that's crazy to say people don't believe it, but I've never gotten life just like, damn, what is this? This is so foreign.
...I didn't know how hard I was working myself before because it just seems like, oh, well this is what I have to do…I had to do everything and I fought for everything. So having that break is almost like going to rehab. You have a whole new outlook on life and what could be...
I didn't know that support, real support, existed…And I got to go on my soft girl era and be chill and have that confidence that somebody else got my back and somebody else give a [f***] about me. And it is crazy because y'all strangers, but y'all showed up. And that helped me realize not only my value, but also that it can be done, the possibility. And I remember getting the first gift and I'm like, y'all, I never got a gift before. And in my life, that's crazy to say people don't believe it, but I've never gotten life just like, damn, what is this? This is so foreign.
...I didn't know how hard I was working myself before because it just seems like, oh, well this is what I have to do…I had to do everything and I fought for everything. So having that break is almost like going to rehab. You have a whole new outlook on life and what could be...
I didn't know that support, real support, existed…And I got to go on my soft girl era and be chill and have that confidence that somebody else got my back and somebody else give a [f***] about me. And it is crazy because y'all strangers, but y'all showed up. And that helped me realize not only my value, but also that it can be done, the possibility. And I remember getting the first gift and I'm like, y'all, I never got a gift before. And in my life, that's crazy to say people don't believe it, but I've never gotten life just like, damn, what is this? This is so foreign.
...I didn't know how hard I was working myself before because it just seems like, oh, well this is what I have to do…I had to do everything and I fought for everything. So having that break is almost like going to rehab. You have a whole new outlook on life and what could be...
I didn't know that support, real support, existed…And I got to go on my soft girl era and be chill and have that confidence that somebody else got my back and somebody else give a [f***] about me. And it is crazy because y'all strangers, but y'all showed up. And that helped me realize not only my value, but also that it can be done, the possibility. And I remember getting the first gift and I'm like, y'all, I never got a gift before. And in my life, that's crazy to say people don't believe it, but I've never gotten life just like, damn, what is this? This is so foreign.
INSIGHT 3
With access to a wellness grant, our mothers were able to reimagine what CARE looks like for themselves and participate in nourishing modalities to support their well-being.
100% of all mothers reported the wellness grant helped them feel more grounded, rested, or cared for. They were able to prioritize themselves in ways that felt new or different and all mothers suggest that other programs supporting mothers include grants like this.
Our mothers’ experiences with the grant included:
INSIGHT 3
With access to a wellness grant, our mothers were able to reimagine what CARE looks like for themselves and participate in nourishing modalities to support their well-being.
100% of all mothers reported the wellness grant helped them feel more grounded, rested, or cared for. They were able to prioritize themselves in ways that felt new or different and all mothers suggest that other programs supporting mothers include grants like this.
Our mothers’ experiences with the grant included:
INSIGHT 3
With access to a wellness grant, our mothers were able to reimagine what CARE looks like for themselves and participate in nourishing modalities to support their well-being.
100% of all mothers reported the wellness grant helped them feel more grounded, rested, or cared for. They were able to prioritize themselves in ways that felt new or different and all mothers suggest that other programs supporting mothers include grants like this.
Our mothers’ experiences with the grant included:
INSIGHT 3
With access to a wellness grant, our mothers were able to reimagine what CARE looks like for themselves and participate in nourishing modalities to support their well-being.
100% of all mothers reported the wellness grant helped them feel more grounded, rested, or cared for. They were able to prioritize themselves in ways that felt new or different and all mothers suggest that other programs supporting mothers include grants like this.
Our mothers’ experiences with the grant included:
4 MOTHERS
being able to rest or take time off or take a break, access childcare,
or travel
4 MOTHERS
being able to rest or take time off or take a break, access childcare, or travel
4 MOTHERS
being able to rest or take time off or take a break, access childcare, or travel
4 MOTHERS
being able to rest or take time off or take a break, access childcare, or travel
5 MOTHERS
deciding to receive mental health support through therapy, coaching, or support groups
4 MOTHERS
caring for their physical wellness through massages, movement classes, or bodywork
4 MOTHERS
cultivating their inner-worlds through art, books, retreats, or a spiritual practice
4 MOTHERS
cultivating their inner‑worlds through art, books, retreats, or a spiritual practice
4 MOTHERS
cultivating their inner‑worlds through art, books, retreats, or a spiritual practice
4 MOTHERS
cultivating their inner‑worlds through art, books, retreats, or a spiritual practice
3 MOTHERS
accessing necessary medical or dental care for themselves
3 MOTHERS
beginning personal development or skill-building courses
3 MOTHERS
beginning personal development or skill‑building courses
3 MOTHERS
beginning personal development or skill‑building courses
4 MOTHERS
creating more comfortable home environments by redecorating and receiving organizing help
This was our hope for FOREVER FLOURISHING —
for mothers to move from
a place of wonder around
their personal dream lists
to a place of MATERIALIZING.
This was our hope for FOREVER FLOURISHING —
for mothers to move from a place of wonder around their personal dream lists to a place of MATERIALIZING.
This was our hope for FOREVER FLOURISHING —
for mothers to move from a place of wonder around their personal dream lists to a place of MATERIALIZING.
This was our hope for FOREVER FLOURISHING —
for mothers to move from a place of wonder around their personal dream lists to a place of MATERIALIZING.
For them to shorten
the distance between
what could be to WHAT IS.
For them to shorten
the distance between
what could be to WHAT IS.
For them to shorten
the distance between
what could be to WHAT IS.
For them to shorten
the distance between
what could be to WHAT IS.
It took me this whole year to even really be able to wrap my head around the fact that this happened. This wasn't a dream. This was actually my life. And even though it was just for a year, I see the possibilities now and I see what life should be…
It took me this whole year to even really be able to wrap my head around the fact that this happened. This wasn't a dream. This was actually my life. And even though it was just for a year, I see the possibilities now and I see what life should be…
It took me this whole year to even really be able to wrap my head around the fact that this happened. This wasn't a dream. This was actually my life. And even though it was just for a year, I see the possibilities now and I see what life should be…
It took me this whole year to even really be able to wrap my head around the fact that this happened. This wasn't a dream. This was actually my life. And even though it was just for a year, I see the possibilities now and I see what life should be…
INSIGHT 4
The SUPPORT NETWORKS of Forever Flourishing were essential parts of the mothers’ experiences.
83% percent of all mothers expressed that the support of Forever Flourishing (financial, coordinators, cohort, and wellness stipend) allowed them to make long-term investments in areas such as education, savings, business goals, or moving.
MORE THAN HALF of the mothers also expressed that they now feel more prepared to navigate life. Some shared:
INSIGHT 4
The SUPPORT NETWORKS of Forever Flourishing were essential parts of the mothers' experiences.
83% percent of all mothers expressed that the support of Forever Flourishing (financial, coordinators, cohort, and wellness stipend) allowed them to make long-term investments in areas such as education, savings, business goals, or moving.
MORE THAN HALF of the mothers also expressed that they now feel more prepared to navigate life. Some shared:
INSIGHT 4
The SUPPORT NETWORKS of Forever Flourishing were essential parts of the mothers’ experiences.
83% percent of all mothers expressed that the support of Forever Flourishing (financial, coordinators, cohort, and wellness stipend) allowed them to make long-term investments in areas such as education, savings, business goals, or moving.
MORE THAN HALF of the mothers also expressed that they now feel more prepared to navigate life. Some shared:
INSIGHT 4
The SUPPORT NETWORKS of Forever Flourishing were essential parts of the mothers’ experiences.
83% percent of all mothers expressed that the support of Forever Flourishing (financial, coordinators, cohort, and wellness stipend) allowed them to make long-term investments in areas such as education, savings, business goals, or moving.
MORE THAN HALF of the mothers also expressed that they now feel more prepared to navigate life. Some shared:
During the program, I felt like I opened up a lot. I just felt safe. I think we all felt safe. I just felt like I could relate, and we were all so open, and it just made it easy.
I feel like getting the money was great, but honestly, getting on our group calls and just having someone say, how'd your day go? I don't get that a lot. I'm always the person trying to help another person. So I don't get a lot of people asking me, am I okay?...It was nice to be thought of…The first time we got flowers at the door, I cried. I never had flowers before that someone gifted to me and I was so excited for those flowers.
During the program, I felt like I opened up a lot. I just felt safe. I think we all felt safe. I just felt like I could relate, and we were all so open, and it just made it easy.
I feel like getting the money was great, but honestly, getting on our group calls and just having someone say, how'd your day go? I don't get that a lot. I'm always the person trying to help another person. So I don't get a lot of people asking me, am I okay?...It was nice to be thought of…The first time we got flowers at the door, I cried. I never had flowers before that someone gifted to me and I was so excited for those flowers.
During the program, I felt like I opened up a lot. I just felt safe. I think we all felt safe. I just felt like I could relate, and we were all so open, and it just made it easy.
I feel like getting the money was great, but honestly, getting on our group calls and just having someone say, how'd your day go? I don't get that a lot. I'm always the person trying to help another person. So I don't get a lot of people asking me, am I okay?...It was nice to be thought of…The first time we got flowers at the door, I cried. I never had flowers before that someone gifted to me and I was so excited for those flowers.
During the program, I felt like I opened up a lot. I just felt safe. I think we all felt safe. I just felt like I could relate, and we were all so open, and it just made it easy.
I feel like getting the money was great, but honestly, getting on our group calls and just having someone say, how'd your day go? I don't get that a lot. I'm always the person trying to help another person. So I don't get a lot of people asking me, am I okay?...It was nice to be thought of…The first time we got flowers at the door, I cried. I never had flowers before that someone gifted to me and I was so excited for those flowers.
This experience of safety is something we could have only imagined, but it is what we hold at THE FOUNDATION of our work.
This experience of safety is something we could have only imagined, but it is what we hold at THE FOUNDATION of our work.
This experience of safety is something we could have only imagined, but it is what we hold at THE FOUNDATION of our work.
This experience of safety is something we could have only imagined, but it is what we hold at THE FOUNDATION of our work.
Our mothers were able to not only feel this within themselves,
but TO CULTIVATE this with and for the other mothers in their cohort:
Our mothers were able to not only feel this within themselves,
but TO CULTIVATE this with and for the other mothers in their cohort:
Our mothers were able to not only feel this within themselves,
but TO CULTIVATE this with and for the other mothers in their cohort:
Our mothers were able to not only feel this within themselves,
but TO CULTIVATE this with and for the other mothers in their cohort:
I feel like the group was the most consistent thing in my life. Every month, I got to talk about what was going on specifically. And I know the other mamas have said this too. There was something specific to us. Somebody cared about what was going on with us…
And I got to be online and just have a group of mamas just breathe with me and just be with me and just check on me and just empathize with me…So having Loving Black Single Mothers helped me get through a very hard time.
I feel like the group was the most consistent thing in my life. Every month, I got to talk about what was going on specifically. And I know the other mamas have said this too. There was something specific to us. Somebody cared about what was going on with us…
And I got to be online and just have a group of mamas just breathe with me and just be with me and just check on me and just empathize with me…So having Loving Black Single Mothers helped me get through a very hard time.
I feel like the group was the most consistent thing in my life. Every month, I got to talk about what was going on specifically. And I know the other mamas have said this too. There was something specific to us. Somebody cared about what was going on with us…
And I got to be online and just have a group of mamas just breathe with me and just be with me and just check on me and just empathize with me…So having Loving Black Single Mothers helped me get through a very hard time.
I feel like the group was the most consistent thing in my life. Every month, I got to talk about what was going on specifically. And I know the other mamas have said this too. There was something specific to us. Somebody cared about what was going on with us…
And I got to be online and just have a group of mamas just breathe with me and just be with me and just check on me and just empathize with me…So having Loving Black Single Mothers helped me get through a very hard time.
Mothers came to know that they are enough,
they deserve to be held, and IT IS POSSIBLE for them to be held.
Mothers came to know that they are enough,
they deserve to be held, and IT IS POSSIBLE for them to be held.
Mothers came to know that they are enough,
they deserve to be held, and IT IS POSSIBLE for them to be held.
Mothers came to know that they are enough,
they deserve to be held, and IT IS POSSIBLE for them to be held.
...it felt like a layer of support through my sisters, through our coaches. And then, because I chose to engage in therapeutic services, this was the one place I got to consistently tell my story. And it never felt like it was too much. It felt like there was a container for my story. There was a container for my grief. There was a container for my proudest moments…There was so much good, so much good in this program…
...it felt like a layer of support through my sisters, through our coaches. And then, because I chose to engage in therapeutic services, this was the one place I got to consistently tell my story. And it never felt like it was too much. It felt like there was a container for my story. There was a container for my grief. There was a container for my proudest moments…There was so much good, so much good in this program…
...it felt like a layer of support through my sisters, through our coaches. And then, because I chose to engage in therapeutic services, this was the one place I got to consistently tell my story. And it never felt like it was too much. It felt like there was a container for my story. There was a container for my grief. There was a container for my proudest moments…There was so much good, so much good in this program…
...it felt like a layer of support through my sisters, through our coaches. And then, because I chose to engage in therapeutic services, this was the one place I got to consistently tell my story. And it never felt like it was too much. It felt like there was a container for my story. There was a container for my grief. There was a container for my proudest moments…There was so much good, so much good in this program…
I'm very happy to have my sisters, and I love y'all for real, everybody involved. And I'm so grateful…I am floored with the consistency and the love, and like literally y’all are my family. So I really appreciate everything.”
I'm very happy to have my sisters, and I love y'all for real, everybody involved. And I'm so grateful…I am floored with the consistency and the love, and like literally y’all are my family. So I really appreciate everything.”
I'm very happy to have my sisters, and I love y'all for real, everybody involved. And I'm so grateful…I am floored with the consistency and the love, and like literally y’all are my family. So I really appreciate everything.”
I'm very happy to have my sisters, and I love y'all for real, everybody involved. And I'm so grateful…I am floored with the consistency and the love, and like literally y’all are my family. So I really appreciate everything.”
INSIGHT 5
Our mothers felt an ongoing sense of INSPIRATION to shift the narrative around bootstrap ideology and consider how they can care — and call others into caring — for communities.
MORE THAN HALF of all mothers expressed that they feel more affirmed in their role as a mother, acknowledging that there is still work to be done in communities outside of Forever Flourishing. As our mothers shared:
INSIGHT 5
Our mothers felt an ongoing sense of INSPIRATION to shift the narrative around bootstrap ideology and consider how they can care — and call others into caring — for communities.
MORE THAN HALF of all mothers expressed that they feel more affirmed in their role as a mother, acknowledging that there is still work to be done in communities outside of Forever Flourishing. As our mothers shared:
INSIGHT 5
Our mothers felt an ongoing sense of INSPIRATION to shift the narrative around bootstrap ideology and consider how they can care — and call others into caring — for communities.
MORE THAN HALF of all mothers expressed that they feel more affirmed in their role as a mother, acknowledging that there is still work to be done in communities outside of Forever Flourishing. As our mothers shared:
INSIGHT 5
Our mothers felt an ongoing sense of INSPIRATION to shift the narrative around bootstrap ideology and consider how they can care — and call others into caring — for communities.
MORE THAN HALF of all mothers expressed that they feel more affirmed in their role as a mother, acknowledging that there is still work to be done in communities outside of Forever Flourishing. As our mothers shared:
We, the moms, get overlooked. [People] look at us like we're the plague, but we are humans too…And I really want the world to know that…And we are not to be ashamed. We should also be loved because we are raising the future generations. We are raising your presidents…your leaders. We are still doing that.
We, the moms, get overlooked. [People] look at us like we're the plague, but we are humans too…And I really want the world to know that…And we are not to be ashamed. We should also be loved because we are raising the future generations. We are raising your presidents…your leaders. We are still doing that.
We, the moms, get overlooked. [People] look at us like we're the plague, but we are humans too…And I really want the world to know that…And we are not to be ashamed. We should also be loved because we are raising the future generations. We are raising your presidents…your leaders. We are still doing that.
We, the moms, get overlooked. [People] look at us like we're the plague, but we are humans too…And I really want the world to know that…And we are not to be ashamed. We should also be loved because we are raising the future generations. We are raising your presidents…your leaders. We are still doing that.
This has been another opportunity for motherhood to radicalize me.
This has been another opportunity for motherhood to radicalize me.
This has been another opportunity for motherhood to radicalize me.
This has been another opportunity for motherhood to radicalize me.
By experiencing a container that was committed to affirming their whole Self,
mothers have a renewed sense of how to EXTEND THIS CARE to their own local communities.
By experiencing a container that was committed to affirming their whole Self,
mothers have a renewed sense of how to EXTEND THIS CARE to their own local communities.
By experiencing a container that was committed to affirming their whole Self,
mothers have a renewed sense of how to EXTEND THIS CARE to their own local communities.
By experiencing a container that was committed to affirming their whole Self,
mothers have a renewed sense of how to EXTEND THIS CARE to their own local communities.
What happens to communities when Black single mothers are resourced in ways...
that allow them to
uncompromisingly lean into
their capacities for
GENEROSITY and care?
What happens to communities when Black single mothers are resourced in ways...
that allow them to uncompromisingly lean into their capacities for GENEROSITY and care?
What happens to communities when Black single mothers are resourced in ways...
that allow them to uncompromisingly lean into their capacities for GENEROSITY and care?
What happens to communities when Black single mothers are resourced in ways...
that allow them to uncompromisingly lean into their capacities for GENEROSITY and care?
We are deeply grateful to
hear about the positive impact
FOREVER FLOURISHING
has had on our mothers,
and we know this is only THE BEGINNING.
We are deeply grateful to
hear about the positive impact
FOREVER FLOURISHING
has had on our mothers,
and we know this is only THE BEGINNING.
We are deeply grateful to
hear about the positive impact
FOREVER FLOURISHING
has had on our mothers,
and we know this is only THE BEGINNING.
We are deeply grateful to
hear about the positive impact
FOREVER FLOURISHING
has had on our mothers,
and we know this is only THE BEGINNING.
This is a proof of grassroots organizing of people, whether it be people who were large donors or small donors going ahead and making a step towards fulfilling a goal to help to provide very, very essential needs to people, and that the needs are not just financial.
This is a proof of grassroots organizing of people, whether it be people who were large donors or small donors going ahead and making a step towards fulfilling a goal to help to provide very, very essential needs to people, and that the needs are not just financial.
This is a proof of grassroots organizing of people, whether it be people who were large donors or small donors going ahead and making a step towards fulfilling a goal to help to provide very, very essential needs to people, and that the needs are not just financial.
This is a proof of grassroots organizing of people, whether it be people who were large donors or small donors going ahead and making a step towards fulfilling a goal to help to provide very, very essential needs to people, and that the needs are not just financial.
Because I was working so much, I wasn't able to give back and do what I would be doing…I've been doing way more volunteer work.
I've been helping more people…I've helped so many different families during this year just because I've had the time to be able to do that I didn’t have before. And the means…it's crazy working five jobs [you have] very little time to…actually help people.
And that is where my heart lies. I always want to help people with whatever I can.
Because I was working so much, I wasn't able to give back and do what I would be doing…I've been doing way more volunteer work.
I've been helping more people…I've helped so many different families during this year just because I've had the time to be able to do that I didn’t have before. And the means…it's crazy working five jobs [you have] very little time to…actually help people.
And that is where my heart lies. I always want to help people with whatever I can.
Because I was working so much, I wasn't able to give back and do what I would be doing…I've been doing way more volunteer work.
I've been helping more people…I've helped so many different families during this year just because I've had the time to be able to do that I didn’t have before. And the means…it's crazy working five jobs [you have] very little time to…actually help people.
And that is where my heart lies. I always want to help people with whatever I can.
Because I was working so much, I wasn't able to give back and do what I would be doing…I've been doing way more volunteer work.
I've been helping more people…I've helped so many different families during this year just because I've had the time to be able to do that I didn’t have before. And the means…it's crazy working five jobs [you have] very little time to…actually help people.
And that is where my heart lies. I always want to help people with whatever I can.
AFTER One Year:
What Remains?
AFTER One Year:
What Remains?
AFTER One Year:
What Remains?
AFTER One Year:
What Remains?
The year of Forever Flourishing was described by mothers as nourishing, grounding, and LIFE‑GIVING.
But when the year ended, some mothers spoke about the difficulty of returning to the daily grind of systems that had not changed.
The year of Forever Flourishing was described by mothers as nourishing, grounding, and LIFE‑GIVING.
But when the year ended, some mothers spoke about the difficulty of returning to the daily grind of systems that had not changed.
The year of Forever Flourishing was described by mothers as nourishing, grounding, and LIFE‑GIVING.
But when the year ended, some mothers spoke about the difficulty of returning to the daily grind of systems that had not changed.
The year of Forever Flourishing was described by mothers as nourishing, grounding, and LIFE‑GIVING.
But when the year ended, some mothers spoke about the difficulty of returning to the daily grind of systems that had not changed.
The year of Forever Flourishing was described by mothers as nourishing, grounding, and LIFE‑GIVING.
But when the year ended, some mothers spoke about the difficulty of returning to the daily grind of systems that had not changed.
The year of Forever Flourishing was described by mothers as nourishing, grounding, and LIFE‑GIVING.
But when the year ended, some mothers spoke about the difficulty of returning to the daily grind of systems that had not changed.
One mother shared:
One mother shared:
One mother shared:
“When the year ended,
“When the year ended,
“When the year ended,
“When the year ended,
it felt like BEING DROPPED
back into the ocean.”
it felt like BEING DROPPED back into the ocean.”
it felt like BEING DROPPED back into the ocean.”
it felt like BEING DROPPED
back into the ocean.”
it felt like BEING DROPPED
back into the ocean.”
This is not a failure of
Forever Flourishing —
it is the reality of
THE WORLD we live in.
Loving Black Single Mothers cannot, and should not, be responsible for the healing of all Black single mothers. That would be an inaccurate story. We exist only because systems have failed Black single mothers so profoundly that organizations like ours must step in. But this is only a temporary resource.
What we realize and know to be true is that lasting change will not come from one program, or even from one organization.
This is not a failure of
Forever Flourishing —
it is the reality of
THE WORLD we live in.
Loving Black Single Mothers cannot, and should not, be responsible for the healing of all Black single mothers. That would be an inaccurate story. We exist only because systems have failed Black single mothers so profoundly that organizations like ours must step in. But this is only a temporary resource.
What we realize and know to be true is that lasting change will not come from one program, or even from one organization.
This is not a failure of
Forever Flourishing —
it is the reality of
THE WORLD we live in.
Loving Black Single Mothers cannot, and should not, be responsible for the healing of all Black single mothers. That would be an inaccurate story. We exist only because systems have failed Black single mothers so profoundly that organizations like ours must step in. But this is only a temporary resource.
What we realize and know to be true is that lasting change will not come from one program, or even from one organization.
This is not a failure of
Forever Flourishing —
it is the reality of
THE WORLD we live in.
Loving Black Single Mothers cannot, and should not, be responsible for the healing of all Black single mothers. That would be an inaccurate story. We exist only because systems have failed Black single mothers so profoundly that organizations like ours must step in. But this is only a temporary resource.
What we realize and know to be true is that lasting change will not come from one program, or even from one organization.
This is not a failure of
Forever Flourishing —
it is the reality of
THE WORLD we live in.
Loving Black Single Mothers cannot, and should not, be responsible for the healing of all Black single mothers. That would be an inaccurate story. We exist only because systems have failed Black single mothers so profoundly that organizations like ours must step in. But this is only a temporary resource.
What we realize and know to be true is that lasting change will not come from one program, or even from one organization.
This is not a failure of
Forever Flourishing —
it is the reality of
THE WORLD we live in.
Loving Black Single Mothers cannot, and should not, be responsible for the healing of all Black single mothers. That would be an inaccurate story. We exist only because systems have failed Black single mothers so profoundly that organizations like ours must step in. But this is only a temporary resource.
What we realize and know to be true is that lasting change will not come from one program, or even from one organization.
TRUE CHANGE
for Black single mothers
is a COLLECTIVE
endeavor.
It requires A SOCIETY willing to confront the systems that keep mothers in survival mode—systems of extraction, policing, and neglect—
…and TO REDISTRIBUTE
resources, power, and CARE.
The STRUCTURAL shifts
needed are clear:
TRUE CHANGE
for Black single mothers
is a COLLECTIVE
endeavor.
It requires A SOCIETY willing to confront the systems that keep mothers in survival mode—systems of extraction, policing, and neglect—
…and TO REDISTRIBUTE
resources, power, and CARE.
The STRUCTURAL shifts
needed are clear:
TRUE CHANGE
for Black single mothers
is a COLLECTIVE
endeavor.
It requires A SOCIETY willing to confront the systems that keep mothers in survival mode—systems of extraction, policing, and neglect—
…and TO REDISTRIBUTE
resources, power, and CARE.
The STRUCTURAL shifts
needed are clear:
TRUE CHANGE
for Black single mothers
is a COLLECTIVE
endeavor.
It requires A SOCIETY willing to confront the systems that keep mothers in survival mode—systems of extraction, policing, and neglect—
…and TO REDISTRIBUTE
resources, power, and CARE.
The STRUCTURAL shifts needed are clear:
TRUE CHANGE
for Black single mothers
is a COLLECTIVE
endeavor.
It requires A SOCIETY willing to confront the systems that keep mothers in survival mode—systems of extraction, policing, and neglect—
…and TO REDISTRIBUTE
resources, power, and CARE.
The STRUCTURAL shifts needed are clear:
TRUE CHANGE
for Black single mothers
is a COLLECTIVE
endeavor.
It requires A SOCIETY willing to confront the systems that keep mothers in survival mode—systems of extraction, policing, and neglect—
…and TO REDISTRIBUTE
resources, power, and CARE.
The STRUCTURAL shifts needed are clear:
TRUE CHANGE
for Black single mothers
is a COLLECTIVE
endeavor.
It requires A SOCIETY willing to confront the systems that keep mothers in survival mode—systems of extraction, policing, and neglect—
…and TO REDISTRIBUTE
resources, power, and CARE.
The STRUCTURAL shifts needed are clear:
A SOCIETY that guarantees
living wages, housing, and
healthcare as rights, not privileges.
A SOCIETY that guarantees living wages, housing, and healthcare as rights, not privileges.
A SOCIETY that guarantees living wages, housing, and healthcare as rights, not privileges.
A SOCIETY that guarantees living wages, housing, and healthcare as rights, not privileges.
A SOCIETY that guarantees living wages, housing, and healthcare as rights, not privileges.
A SOCIETY that guarantees living wages, housing, and healthcare as rights, not privileges.
REDISTRIBUTION of wealth
so that care and abundance are not
concentrated in the hands of a few.
REDISTRIBUTION of wealth so that care and abundance are not concentrated in the hands of a few.
REDISTRIBUTION of wealth so that care and abundance are not
concentrated in the hands of a few.
REDISTRIBUTION of wealth so that care and abundance are not concentrated in the hands of a few.
REDISTRIBUTION of wealth so that care and abundance are not concentrated in the hands of a few.
REDISTRIBUTION of wealth
so that care and abundance are not concentrated in the hands of a few.
The DISMANTLING of racist,
patriarchal SYSTEMS that isolate and
criminalize Black single mothers.
The DISMANTLING of racist, patriarchal SYSTEMS that isolate and criminalize Black single mothers.
The DISMANTLING of racist,
patriarchal SYSTEMS that isolate and criminalize Black single mothers.
The DISMANTLING of racist, patriarchal SYSTEMS that isolate and criminalize Black single mothers.
The DISMANTLING of racist, patriarchal SYSTEMS that isolate and criminalize Black single mothers.
The DISMANTLING of racist,
patriarchal SYSTEMS that isolate and criminalize Black single mothers.
CULTURES of
COMMUNITY CARE
where Black single mothers
are honored, not shamed,
CULTURES of
COMMUNITY CARE where Black single mothers are honored, not shamed,
CULTURES of
COMMUNITY CARE
where Black single mothers
are honored, not shamed,
CULTURES of
COMMUNITY CARE where Black single mothers are honored, not shamed,
CULTURES of
COMMUNITY CARE where Black single mothers are honored, not shamed,
CULTURES of
COMMUNITY CARE
where Black single mothers
are honored, not shamed,
...and where
THEIR FLOURISHING
is treated as ESSENTIAL
to collective flourishing.
...and where THEIR FLOURISHING is treated as ESSENTIAL to collective flourishing.
...and where
THEIR FLOURISHING
is treated as ESSENTIAL
to collective flourishing.
...and where THEIR FLOURISHING is treated as ESSENTIAL to collective flourishing.
...and where THEIR FLOURISHING is treated as ESSENTIAL to collective flourishing.
...and where
THEIR FLOURISHING
is treated as ESSENTIAL
to collective flourishing.
Forever Flourishing shows what becomes POSSIBLE when mothers are trusted and resourced.
What remains after the year is not just gratitude for what was, but a charge to build a world where flourishing is not temporary or conditional, but the baseline.
For more information on these systems, we suggest reading our article, Loving Beyond Stereotypes and Loving Beyond Violence & Poverty.
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Forever Flourishing shows what becomes POSSIBLE when mothers are trusted and resourced.
Forever Flourishing shows what becomes POSSIBLE when mothers are trusted and resourced.
Forever Flourishing shows what becomes POSSIBLE when mothers are trusted and resourced.
Forever Flourishing shows what becomes POSSIBLE when mothers are trusted and resourced.
What remains after the year is not just gratitude for what was, but a charge to build a world where flourishing is not temporary or conditional, but the baseline.
For more information on these systems, we suggest reading our article, Loving Beyond Stereotypes and Loving Beyond Violence & Poverty.
What remains after the year is not just gratitude for what was, but a charge to build a world where flourishing is not temporary or conditional, but the baseline.
For more information on these systems, we suggest reading our article, Loving Beyond Stereotypes and Loving Beyond Violence & Poverty.
What remains after the year is not just gratitude for what was, but a charge to build a world where flourishing is not temporary or conditional, but the baseline.
For more information on these systems, we suggest reading our article, Loving Beyond Stereotypes and Loving Beyond Violence & Poverty.
What remains after the year is not just gratitude for what was, but a charge to build a world where flourishing is not temporary or conditional, but the baseline.
For more information on these systems, we suggest reading our article, Loving Beyond Stereotypes and Loving Beyond Violence & Poverty.
What remains after the year is not just gratitude for what was, but a charge to build a world where flourishing is not temporary or conditional, but the baseline.
For more information on these systems, we suggest reading our article, Loving Beyond Stereotypes and Loving Beyond Violence & Poverty.
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