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Florence U.'s avatar

As a first generation Brit - born and raised I can relate to both sides of this. It's one of the reasons why I chose to raise my daughter differently, but what really impressed me is your willingness to change the pattern even without the first hand experience of being raised in a different culture. That's even more powerful. 💪🏾

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The African Parent's avatar

For me, breaking the pattern wasn’t a choice, it just felt necessary. Even as a kid, I could sense something was off. A lot of the parenting I saw came from fear, not love. I didn’t always have the words for it, but I knew I didn’t want my kids to grow up feeling the way I did and that something had to change.

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ON Ruby's avatar

More* not me 🤦🏾‍♀️

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ON Ruby's avatar

I found myself nodding away and I don't even have kids! But it resonates so much. Very great write up and I love your writing style too! Can't wait to read me from you

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The African Parent's avatar

Ah, thank you! I love that it connected with you even without kids. That really means a lot. I’m so glad you’re here.

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