"Raising Canada The Great: Navigating Motherhood, Healing, and Empowerment"

Embarking on the journey of motherhood is a profound experience, especially when tasked with breaking generational patterns. In my quest to redefine my role as a parent, I've discovered that despite being a seasoned life coach, life's challenges persist, serving as constant reminders to practice what I preach.

Unraveling the complexities of raising a daughter amid the shadows of my own upbringing has proven to be a relentless challenge. Contrary to expectations, the tests are frequent and often catch me off guard, compelling me to revisit and apply my own advice.

Navigating the delicate balance between guiding my daughter and allowing her the space to blossom into her own unique self is my primary mission. While our relationship may surpass typical mother-daughter dynamics, my commitment is to be an effective, present, and, most importantly, an empowering influence in her life.

Bestowed with the name "CanadaTheGreat" at birth, my daughter's identity serves as a daily intention for every space she enters. My goal is to instill in her a self-worth so profound that she refuses to accept anything less than the value she sees in herself.

While motherhood hasn't physically aged me, it has undeniably fostered tremendous personal growth. I've consciously avoided parentifying my children, recognizing the damage of raising them to become replicas of their parents. This has necessitated ongoing self-work, healing, and the liberation of space for my children to flourish.

As a mother on a mission, my primary objective is to nurture the best versions of my children. Acknowledging the unique experiences my Black daughter will face, I am determined to equip her to enter every space as "Canada The Great." After all, how else should she present herself when her mother has already declared her greatness?