EP 17: Love, Responsibility, and Independence
THIS TOO SHALL PASS
Idea to Launch Productions
4.6 • 621 Ratings
🗓️ 28 May 2024
⏱️ 40 minutes
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Summary
What does parenthood look like without the traditional authoritative fear often emphasized in our culture? Join us on "This Too Shall Pass" as we explore the raw and honest journey of single motherhood within the black community. From the cultural nuances of enjoying an espresso martini to the laughter-filled yet revealing conversations it sparks, we share personal stories that highlight the struggles and triumphs of parenting five children solo. Carla and Paola join me as we shift the conversation to my apprehensions about re-entering the dating scene, navigating the murky waters of online dating, and exploring the hesitant yet hopeful forays into platforms like Hinge.
Our conversation takes a deeper turn as we discuss the importance of co-parenting, personal growth, and the unique challenges of raising children, particularly boys. We reflect on the influence of upbringing on love languages and the struggle to foster independence and responsibility in our kids while maintaining love and support. Personal anecdotes reveal the pressures of being the eldest sibling and balancing household chores, emphasizing the need for positive and respectful parent-child relationships. Through it all, we navigate the societal and familial expectations that shape our parenting journey, striving for a balance that allows our children to flourish.
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| 0:00.0 | This week on This Two Shall Pass. |
| 0:07.7 | My kids do not fear me. |
| 0:09.7 | In a lot of the black community, I can say, tells me in retrospect that if your kids don't fear you or they don't, don't they don't jump to the sound of your voice |
| 0:21.2 | you're doing something wrong welcome to the this two shall pass podcast people always say give it |
| 0:28.1 | time it'll get better okay i want you to imagine this while waiting for things to get better |
| 0:34.0 | you become a single mom of five three different different dads, a surprise adoption, and one |
| 0:40.3 | income, struggling to hold it all together. But hey, that's life, right? I have had trouble |
| 0:46.2 | separating who I am from what I do, but I do still believe this two shall pass, even though |
| 0:52.5 | it may not sound great. We have learned a lot of lessons |
| 0:55.5 | over the years that have put us in a way better place. I say that to give you hope that things |
| 1:01.1 | will be okay. Trust me, I know life can be shitty. This is an inclusive space for our stories |
| 1:07.3 | and lessons to be heard and learned from without judgment because this two |
| 1:11.7 | shall pass. |
| 1:15.9 | Hi guys. |
| 1:17.0 | Welcome back to this two shall pass. |
| 1:19.0 | As you already know, my name is Ariel. |
| 1:21.0 | I may be a little slurred words or slow talking today. |
| 1:24.6 | I have a espresso martini |
| 1:29.0 | that Carla made me. |
| 1:32.1 | Carla runs this whole thing. |
| 1:33.8 | Hers has a little hazelnut too, so it's like |
| 1:35.9 | it's a Carlitini. |
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