A Mother's Cry

  A Mother's Cry is committed to sharing the stories of mothers from all ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.  Today, we're happy to share a recent interview with Vanessa Wigglesworth. AMC: How many children do you have?  Vanessa: I have 2 children. What are their ages? They are 12 (nearly 13) and 8.  AMC: Did becoming a Mother impact your life goals or dreams? If so, how?  Vanessa: Becoming a mother absolutely impacted my dreams. I'm not much of a planner, but always dreamed of "better"- owning my own home, being able to travel, being in a strong and stable relationship...etc. When I was younger I never imagined being a parent, but now my dreams have expanded to include making sure our children have a childhood they won't have to recover from.   AMC: What is your current occupation?  Vanessa: I am currently home because of this virus, but most recently I was working as a Lunch Aide at an elementary school. I've also been an Avon represen...

Shelby Alexander Griggs www.shelbyagriggs.com A Mother's Cry is committed to sharing the stories of mothers from all ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.  Today, we're happy to share a recent interview with Shelby Alexander Griggs. She is a coach, speaker, and author and shares her journey with AMC. How many children do you have? What are their ages?  I have two children. My son is 26 years old and my daughter is 10 years old. She’ll be 11 years old this December. I know! People’s mouths usually drop when they hear that. My daughter was not only my miracle but my rainbow baby. Did becoming a Mother impact your life goals or dreams? If so, how?  I would say not with my son. He actually inspired me. I had my daughter late in life and when she came, I had actually republished my first book and was about to launch my speaking career. Becoming pregnant at 42 years old, made me high risk so I had to put a lot on hold. I will say that they both motivated me to live out ...

 BJG Speaks: "Everyday, we hear about another shooting where a "Protect & Serve" employee, shoots and usually kills someone. Quite often, right in front of a Crowd, including children, other family members, neighbours and anyone else. They make it clear that they couldn't care less who is watching. They don't care that they are being recorded. Their body language, facial expressions and vulgar language make it clear. They smirk and smile, provoking us to respond, so that they have another reason to kill more people. They don't care because they do not anticipate any consequences for their barbaric behavior. Why? Because the System is set up in their favour. We even have a President justifying their killings and comparing it to a game of Golf. THEY HAVE NO FEAR. ALL OF THAT "I BECAME A COP TO HELP PEOPLE" IS A JOKE. Ever since the people starting screaming, "Make America Great Again" we have been witnessing the exposure of the foundatio...

By nature, Mothers like order. We prefer structure and schedules. We are nurtures and we want everything around us in its proper place. We came into this New Year, primed and ready to power forward with our 20/20 Visions and Dreams. Then, POW!! Covid-19 snuck up on us and knocked us completely on our butts.  We sat there in our shock for a bit, but then we slowly made it to our knees. Then we were able to stand, though still a bit wobbly. Some of us faced illnesses and deaths of our loved ones and we were helpless to fix them. You know, the "Mother response."  We watched our children thrown completely off their routines as they were snatched from their friends, Teachers and School routines and quarantined in their homes. Not only was their teaching altered, but their social interactions brought to a halt. As Mothers, we cry for them and with them, while we attempt to explain this messy situation, that we ourselves do not even understand. We reached that proverbial lockdown. N...

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 Recently, I saw something on Social Media that really touched my heart. A Assisted Care Facility in Arizona shared some pictures of Residents who were looking for Pen Pals, nationwide. Each participating Resident, shared a little about themselves and their hobbies, likes, etc. I thought that was awesome! So, of course I responded. I wrote to three of the Residents and it felt great. I know first-hand the experience of being a Resident in a Nursing Home/Rehab Facility. On two separate occasions, I was admitted there following complications from Spinal Surgeries. Unable to walk or talk, it was extremely disconcerting and frightening.  There are so many memories from those experiences that still unnerve me, but one positive experience still brings me joy. I was lying in bed, feeling very alone and depressed. Grieving the loss of BOTH Parents and all that those deaths entailed. I had overheard a Physical Therapist say that I may never walk or talk clearly ever again. At a moment ...

 One portion of the "A.M.C." Vision is to have A.M.C. Chapters Nationwide. It is my desire to implement a platform that empowers, enlightens and inspire Mothers everywhere. To encourage a  Mother to become the best woman and individual that she can be. To be the best version of herself. In doing so, she will become a better Mother. Recently, a friend said these words to me, "...reach outside your current Circle and partnership with people who have capacity and heart to do outreach." It is imperative that I be connected with people who understand collaboration and the importance of unifying. Motherhood is both challenging and rewarding. From the moment of conception, you become responsible for providing a healthy place for the baby to grow. As soon as they are born, they look to you for nourishment and nurturing. Their very first touch and embrace, comes from Mom. At this moment the inexplicable bonding begins. This brand new human changes the course of your life for...