Gorgeous analysis. It particularly resonated after I read the chapter on Harriet in Dr. Daniel Black’s book, “Black on Black” which explores how the movie is infused with the ancient African tradition of Ifa. His telling of it is with an exquisite balance of gendered power among the Orisha and traditional African culture.
Many blessings to you, Dear One. I knew you could not do motherhood in any other way but as evolving wisdom.
There is so much grief - for me manifested as rage that I'm working with - about our shared remembrance and roles. My husband and I have many a conversation about this, especially as we parent three children. There are roles I feel forced into, and there are roles he feels forced into. We're writing a piece together on this very topic. Have you read Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers? Or Woman as Healer? All discuss these topics. Would love your reading list, too!
Gorgeous analysis. It particularly resonated after I read the chapter on Harriet in Dr. Daniel Black’s book, “Black on Black” which explores how the movie is infused with the ancient African tradition of Ifa. His telling of it is with an exquisite balance of gendered power among the Orisha and traditional African culture.
Many blessings to you, Dear One. I knew you could not do motherhood in any other way but as evolving wisdom.
Honored, Oceana. Truly.
There is so much grief - for me manifested as rage that I'm working with - about our shared remembrance and roles. My husband and I have many a conversation about this, especially as we parent three children. There are roles I feel forced into, and there are roles he feels forced into. We're writing a piece together on this very topic. Have you read Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers? Or Woman as Healer? All discuss these topics. Would love your reading list, too!
Rage-about our shared remembrance and roles...yes yes. And bless you and your husband for moving through this with grace