Shamika Payne

The stages of the Mommi and son relationship are beautifully bittersweet. At first I held him because he needed me for everything. Then came the little boy years, when my hugs could fix almost anything. As he’s grows, the hugs have gotten quicker, his independence becomes stronger, and I’m at the stage where I’m learning how to loosen my grip without ever letting go. Eventually, the little boy I once carried will become the man who holds, supports, and protects me. That’s wild! The relationship changes. The roles shift. But the love remains the same.

No matter how old they get, they will always be my baby boys and I will always be one of their safest places and they will always be my heart! 💙💙💙 #motherandson #evolution #blackmom #blacksons #boymom