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Mama What's Cookin retells the stories of a young girl experiencing the superwoman that her mother with MS is, while the rest of the world sees disability. The short stories highlight the specific depictions of motherhood that was successfully carried from a fully disabled mother to her daughter. Each story unpacks the intersection of societal norms, media perception on ability status, cultural norms, and vulnerability to confront the ongoing challenging experiences of having a disabled parent. It is fun, heartwarming, nurturing, and confrontational on the authentic and poetic experiences in reminding the entire world (and herself) of the -ability in her mama's disability.
About the author
Dr. April Bee is an author, poet, transformational speaker and wellness coach. Bee is the Founder and Owner of RAW Honey Wellness and Coaching, focusing on the impact of generational trauma on wellness and liberation in black communities. After losing her mother at 14, Bee was inspired to address the impact of trauma on chronic illness, as well as access to adequate wellness education and resources. She hopes to utilize artistic expression, storytelling, and coaching to connect people to the hope in finding healing and purpose for each person who may be impacted by her personal experiences.
