Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Race, Trauma, and Hope – A Mother’s Healing Journey (with Cassandra Lane)
Jul 14, 2021
Cassandra Lane, a talented author and Editor-in-Chief of LA Parent Magazine, shares her heartfelt journey in this conversation. She dives into the deep impact of her family's history of trauma, including the heartbreaking story of her great-grandfather. From her initial reluctance to embrace motherhood, she transforms through understanding generational cycles. Cassandra emphasizes the power of empathy and storytelling to confront biases and foster connection, while providing actionable insights on addressing racism in parenting.
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Family Trauma and Storytelling
- Cassandra Lane shares her family story centered on the lynching of her great-grandfather Bert Bridges around 1904 in Mississippi.
- She intertwines personal memoir with historical fiction to reveal the enduring impact of this trauma on her family.
Trauma Passed Through Genetics
- Emotional and psychological traits, including trauma, can be passed down genetically through epigenetics.
- This understanding affirms how family history shapes personal identity and behaviors across generations.
Pregnancy Sparks Healing Journey
- Cassandra initially did not want children due to associating motherhood with poverty and hardship.
- Pregnancy inspired her to explore her ancestors' resilience and inspired her healing journey.
