During the 1950s and 60s, hundreds of thousands of West Indians, including many Caribbean moms, migrated to the UK, Canada, and the U.S. for better opportunities. They played vital roles in industries like healthcare and education, significantly shaping the cultural landscape of their new homes. However, many of these mothers left their children, particularly daughters, behind. While some daughters later reunited with their mothers, the emotional scars from these long separations often went ...
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Discovering My Identity Through My Missing Father w/J. Rosemarie Francis
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At 63 years old, I reflect on the absence of my father, a man I've never known, and how this missing piece of my identity has subtly shaped my life. A chance encounter in church triggers a profound realization that, although I never felt incomplete, the absence of my father has impacted my understanding of myself. Ultimately, I learned that true se…
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Self-Reflection: The Key to Begin Healing
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Key Takeaways: (00:00:13) – Impact of Childhood Abandonment: How the abandonment I experienced as a child has influenced my adult relationships and sense of self-worth, particularly after my third divorce. (02:24:92) – Healing through Self-Reflection: Healing from childhood trauma starts with self-reflection and accountability rather than blaming o…
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The Emotional Legacy of Abandonment w/J. Rosemarie
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Takeaways The Abandonment of Daughters by Windrush Mothers (00:00–01:45) Introducing the experience and lingering feelings of abandonment many daughters of Caribbean mothers face, even when they reunite later in life. The Emotional Toll and Healing Process (02:00–04:30) The deep emotional scars left by the abandonment. The importance of working thr…
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Abandoned Daughters of Caribbean Moms: Intro w/J. Rosemarie
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Abandoned Daughters of Caribbean Moms explores the emotional journey of women whose mothers left the Caribbean in the 50s and 60s, leaving them behind. I touch on the reason for starting this podcast -- the fractured relationships between mothers and daughters who were never able to reconnect. This private, heart-wrenching podcast creates a safe sp…
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