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Unlearning “You Must Be a Mother” PART 1 | Legally Clueless Ep345

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In this episode, we document Brenda's path toward a childfree life, from a lively Meru childhood and firstborn duty to the moment, at seven years old, when she first questioned whether motherhood should be her destiny. Through community, Catholic-school conditioning, and a deep love of words, she begins naming a life that’s hers by choice. In this episode you’ll hear: Meru roots: muddy play, tea farms, and a massive, close-knit communityFirstborn duty vs. being allowed to be a childEarly conditioning around womanhood/motherhood and the first “no”Reading as refuge and rebellionBody literacy at home vs. school expectationsYou're invited to our upcoming 3-part group therapy! We’ll explore: Signs you may be carrying childhood wounds, how it shows up in adulthood, trauma responses & coping mechanisms, trauma bonds, healing your inner child, and more.Facilitators: Psychologists Symon Murage, Margaret Wachira, Catherine NjorogeDates (Saturdays): Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 6Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMCost (all 3 sessions): KES 4,500Registration: https://legallycluelessafrica.hustlesasa.shop/?product=68543 (limited slots)Stay Connected Newsletter: www.legallycluelessafrica.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/legallycluelessafrica/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@legallycluelessafricaYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/LegallyCluelessYoutubeShare your story: forms.gle/kMn7Wae5N563JFGQ8Listen & subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods. New episodes every Monday.

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