Ms. Tina Knowles, aka the ‘Matriarch,’ Talks Motherhood, Memory, & Making Space For Herself
It’s a gift when a woman shares her story, and even more when she reminds us that one’s identity doesn’t have to be subsumed by roles like mother or wife.…
‘Post-Mother’s Day Letdown’ Is a Thing — & You’re Not Alone in Feeling It
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. My Mother’s Day was … fine. Half of my…
Motherhood On Rikers Island: Inside The Jail’s Doula Program For Incarcerated Moms | Essence
Nadely Tavarez, Grace Pipkin, and Mathania Toussaint Motherhood is a gift, and those blessed to experience it would agree, even expecting mothers in jail. According to a recent study, the…
Why Are So Many Moms Disappointed on Mother’s Day?
Three years ago, I found a gorgeous pair of boots and swooned over them for months. My husband encouraged me to buy them, and when they went on sale in…
Jeannie Mai’s Refreshingly Real Quotes About Motherhood, Childhood Trauma, & Divorce
Jeannie Mai spent decades of her adult life convinced that she didn’t want to have kids, but after meeting and building a life with her husband, Jeezy, her mindset shifted.…