***TRIGGER WARNING:This episode includes discussion of child loss, physical and mental abuse,slavery, and other elements of enslavement, including but not limited tothoughts of no longer being alive. Please take care if you choose to listento this episode***

Thisis an episode from 2023 and is the 1st of 3 episodes before Season 2. While Itypically stick to American History, I found Mary's story and contribution tohistory compelling and important to share as she was the first black women topublish an autobiography about her life as an enslaved person. I found herstory in the first source, a book called The Classic Slave Narratives, whereI was reading about Frederick Douglass. Thanks for listening to Mary's storyand be sure to check out the sources listed for additional information abouther. This episode covers heavy topics, so I’ve linked resources below for anyonewho is struggling and wants to seek help. 

Ataytuned for Season 2 which airs on 1/29.

Farewellmy friends.

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Sources& Additional Materials

Book: TheClassic Slave Narratives Link: Theclassic slave narratives : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : InternetArchive

Link: TheHistory of Mary Prince, A West Indian Slave, Related by Herself | University ofMichigan Press (umich.edu)

Link: Mary Prince |Slavery and Remembrance

Link: Mary Prince | Slave Narrative

Link: MaryPrince: A Life of Resilience and Rebellion - Black History Month 2025

MULATTO Definition& Meaning - Merriam-Webster

Life expectancy ofenslaved people:

DigitalHistory

https://www.jstor.org/stable/1170958

Rheumatism/RheumaticDisease: (viaMerriam-Webster's dictionary) any of various conditions characterized byinflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue. Formore info click HERE

St. Anthony's Fire: (via biologyinsights.com)

Is characterized byintense burning pain in the extremities, especially the fingers and toes. For more infoclick HERE

Flogging: (via legalclarity.org)Flogging is a severe form of corporal punishment involving the deliberateinfliction of physical pain by striking the body with an implement.

(USA) National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 / (800) 784-2433 / (800)273-8255 / (800) 827-7571 / (800) 950-6264

(USA) Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741

International Crisis Help: Click HERE