We are diving into the story of George Washington’s mother, and how he was not the best son to her. If you are a George Washington enthusiast this is not the episode for you, cause wooh we’ve got a lot to unpack, maybe even to much for Freud himself. Mary Ball Washington, born in 1708, was the mother of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Her life was characterized by resilience and fortitude in the face of personal tragedy and challenges. Widowed at a relatively young age, Mary raised her five children on her own, instilling in them principles of discipline, duty, and integrity. While her relationship with George was often strained, she played a significant role in shaping his character and values. Mary lived through the tumultuous years of colonial America, witnessing the stirrings of revolution and the birth of a new nation. Despite the hardships she faced, Mary Ball Washington's legacy endures as a testament to the strength and perseverance of America's founding generation Links for ways we can help Black women and girls today: The Loveland Foundation: https://thelovelandfoundation.org Black Women’s Health Imperative: https://bwhi.org Black Mamas Mater Allicance: https://blackmamasmatter.org Sources: George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Mary Ball Washington: Who Raised George Washington Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/Y7XcoYLUnSQ?si=lCHxPHzaLWJz2VDa

Encyclopedia Virginia: Indentured Servants in Colonial Virginia: https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/indentured-servants-in-colonial-virginia/#:~:text=Indentured%20servants%20were%20men%20and,food%2C%20clothing%2C%20and%20shelter

Bartley.com: The Six Social Classes in the English Colonies: https://www.bartleby.com/essay/The-Six-Social-Classes-In-The-English-PC7X3TZXT#

George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Mary Ball Washington’s Battle with Breast Cancer: https://www.mountvernon.org/blog/2018/10/mary-ball-washington-s-battle-with-breast-cancer/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ball_Washington

George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Mary Ball Washington: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/mary-ball-washington/