What's Eating Erica Jacobs

On January 6th of this year, I rang in my 34th birthday by gathering some friends over zoom who were more than willing to take turns reading the apology I deserve from my mother but will never receive.

As I was putting an end to the normalization of abuse and lack of accountability in my own relationships, our country was witnessing the repercussions of that normalization. 

I pray that as I continue re-sensitizing myself to what is wrong, cruel and in violation of humanity, that I am able to take right action as I’m doing in my own life. 

Thank you Marissa, Lexi, Emily, Laura, Lindsey, Charlotte and everyone who listens to this recording, for seeing me through the end of a devastating and harmful 33-year relationship with my mother and the beginning of a profoundly freeing and loving relationship with myself. 

This is a recorded zoom call with me and my closest friends + family, reading aloud to me a letter I wrote in the voice of my Mom. 

Writing this piece was a profoundly helpful and powerful experience, and receiving it from the women in my life who love me through and through will always be one of the most impactful, important and unforgettable experiences of my life. 

Thank you, Marissa, Emily, Lexi, Linsdey, Charlotte and Laura...your love is compelling, propelling and deeply treasured. 

And thank you to Tracy, Tina and Kendall, who were unable to make the call..I receive your endless love and support every day. 

I re-wrote a eulogy for my Dad...fourteen years later. Because eulogies are living, breathing documents, and because my first one was a total sham,

Link to blog post version of this episode HERE

Support and learn from Antiracism Coach / Educator / Artist Tina Strawn HERE

Original blog post here

Michelle Obama Podcast episode referenced here 

Contact Tracy:

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*DISCLAIMER*

This episode contains description of rape, sexual abuse, and boundary violation. 

In addition, we will be talking about the damaging aspects of 12 Step Recovery programs. 

RESOURCES:

Skill in Action by Michelle Cassandra Johnson

Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker 

"Wealth & Hellness" credit: Rachel Ricketts

Tracy Lynn is a mover, a feeling feeler and body explorer. She teaches and performs movement to sustain herself and samples her movement style from yoga, Middle-Eastern dance, martial arts and exercise modalities like Barre and Pilates. Tracy Lynn wants to help people unapologetically being themselves, through trauma-informed, inclusive and self-affirming movement. 

You can study with her through her Patreon she provides accessible classes starting at $1 per month. And if you’re not totally sick listening to her talk, check out her podcast Hold the Granola on all major listening platforms at YouTube with CC for hearing impairments.

*See part two for all mentioned resources 

Carlena Brame is a Developmental Therapist who coaches mothers of children with Autism. Her mission is to help families build strong, nurturing relationship that will guide their child to their highest potential.

Now, after 16 years in the Autism field Carlena is finding her passion for empowering women to overcome hardships by becoming self-sufficient in business, finance, horticulture, and health.

Podcast: Coffee & Heels

Autism Services: [email protected]

Carlena Brame is a Developmental Therapist who coaches mothers of children with Autism. Her mission is to help families build strong, nurturing relationship that will guide their child to their highest potential.

Now, after 16 years in the Autism field Carlena is finding her passion for empowering women to overcome hardships by becoming self-sufficient in business, finance, horticulture, and health.

Podcast: Coffee & Heels

Autism Services: [email protected]