Trigger Warnings for death, trauma, and grief.
Summary:
This episode is my reflection on this month's grief series. I talk about lessons learned from my interviews this month, the crossing merfolk concept, and building ancestral altars in the midst of the conditions of Black life and death. I also talk about the emotional challenges of parenting a child with disabilities and reclaiming the true meanings of self-care.
My Mermaid Research:
https://jalondradavis.com/#scholar
Books Mentioned or Cited:
Audre Lorde, A Burst of Light
Other Mentions:
“Grief is Part of My DNA”: Mermaiding Through Grief with Nicia the Bright-Eyed Siren
Chasing Waterfalls: Black Mermaids Founder Julia Mallory on Grief, Care, and Healing
