I know it's a long one.. but it had to be!, yet there is still so much more to say.

In this episode Kush Darta speaks on this very taboo and uncomfortable topic of the breakdown in relationship between herself and her mother.

You can read more information on this here: https://www.bethanywebster.com/about-the-mother-wound/  and  : https://www.bethanywebster.com/blog/mother-blame/ 

We examine 'Attachment Styles'( a theory first developed by psychologist Mary Ainsworth and psychiatrist John Bowlby in the 1950's).

Attachment Styles are shaped and developed in early childhood in response to our relationships with our earliest caregiver. Essentially our adult attachment style is thought to mirror the dynamics we had with our caregivers as infants and children.  

If you would like more information on attachment styles or to take a test to discover your own style, you can  do so here:

My guests have personally recommended some useful books that speak on this subject and provides tools to help toward the healing process. Please find them listed below:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1615193820/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_8A1DGFZQMF47PASP04JZ

Here is an interesting and relevant article featuring Comedian and Actress , Tiffany Haddish who speaks about her own journey towards forgiving her mother.

https://www.xonecole.com/tiffany-haddish-forgiving-toxic-parent/

Here is the link for  the 'Plucking Hairs Playlist" now available to listen to via Spotify. Just search the title, press the SHUFFLE icon, then play. There is a range of uplifting music and powerful word sound that help to remind you that is ok to 'reject the demand for constant strength as a Black woman'.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0VjQHfWMDtMFJulYyeVyJ1?si=3c3f6d6fd55f472b

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In this episode @Kush_darta(39) is joined by comedian and TV personality @Annette_Fagon (46) and siSTAR 'Gaz'(49) who discuss the issues, challenges and joys of being child free. 

There are discussions around abortion [including an interesting article which address and examines Jamaica's cultural attitude toward abortion and why this is such a taboo subject within its society].(https://rewirenewsgroup.com/article/2019/03/06/not-a-cayliss-gyal/) miscarriage and there are anonymous contributions from women who are brave enough to admit that they regret having their children. (https://www.buzzfeed.com/amatullahshaw/parents-are-sharing-regret )

*please excuse the sound of the  mic rubbing  throughout, if you listen with intention you wont even hear it!)

This episode is part 1, of 2.

Part 2 ' Mother/Daughter relationship breakdown will be out very soon.

For more information or to contribute toward any of the episodes , please follow the @plucking_hairs insta page or email : Pluckinghairs@outlook.com

Check out the brand NEW PLUCKING HAIRS PLAYLIST , now available on  Spotify.

Just type Plucking Hairs Playlist in the search engine, press shuffle, then play. Its a good mix of uplifting music and words sound across a variety of genres.

Hey siSTARS i'm just touching base and thanking you for your patience.

Ep3 is in the making.

life is just happening inbetween.