The Continuity of Parenthood
Story Contributors: Fagasavali Misa Aumavae & Epi Aumavae
In this storytelling session Sāmoan sisters and community leaders Faga and Epi share their evolution as parents. During this session they reflect on the trials and tribulations of parenthood and the work that goes into maintaining transparent relationships with their children.
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Faga
“That time of growth for him was also a time of growth and uncertainty for myself and my husband as parents.”
Faga
“He grew up with my husband and I, like we grew up together. I was eighteen and my husband was nineteen when he was born. He’s seen us at every level of adulthood and we’ve seen him at every level in his life.”
Epi
“Really when I look at the landscape of being a parent to my girls I realize my story was never just influenced by an individual [or] the individual that I am but is influenced heavily by all the mothers that have been in my life.”
Epi
“It’s really hard to unlearn the not so wonderful habits that [we] were shown growing up.”
Epi
“Having to reconcile those feelings of ‘I had the best intentions for you, I thought we were on the same page and then you just kicked me in the face,’ ok! It super-it sucks, that’s the hard part of parenting.”
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