FASHIONING HER DESTINY : In this photo, Fati sews a dress for me, while her niece Fati babysits her lastborn son, Abdoulkarim. This photo is meaningful to me in many ways. It portrays Fati, a strong, entrepreneurial Read more…
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Breastfeeding…Normal or Extraordinary?
BREASTFEEDING… NORMAL OR EXTRAORDINARY? In this photo, I am breastfeeding Indima at Fati’s house/tent, while Abdoukarim plays with a pestle and mortar. Read more…
50% or Tenderness Despite Tragedy
50% or TENDERNESS DESPITE TRAGEDY: (Fifth in the Mother’s Day Series) In this photo, Fati looks tenderly onto her nephew while he caresses her face; meanwhile, her daughter Mariama looks over to her cousin questioningly. Fati, my soul sister and best friend, exudes tenderness, patience, kindness, and joy at all times. She is among the most caring and selfless mothers I know. At the same time, she has survived more tragedy as a mother than I could possibly fathom. Read more…