Motherhood is often painted in soft tones—joy-filled nurseries, tender bonding moments, and glowing smiles. That’s beautiful, but is that the whole story? I once read a book titled The Joys of Motherhood, and the irony was that I could hardly recall the mother in question experiencing literal joy. Perhaps it’s because society prefers the polished … Continue reading Mental Mondays: Postpartum Rage and the Truth About Black Motherhood