Ingrid and Reah discuss their backgrounds and shared personal anecdotes about their families and cultural experiences. They reflect on the obligations and expectations placed on women during holidays, particularly around Thanksgiving and New Year's, emphasizing the need for honesty and support among women when it comes to managing these events.
Ingrid and Reah additionally discuss the challenges and changes in family dynamics after the passing of Reah's grandmother, who was the family matriarch. They explore the topic of grandmothering and the responsibilities that come with it, as Reah recently became a grandmother herself. Ingrid and Reah discuss the challenges and joys of being a grandmother, emphasizing the importance of respecting their daughters' parenting choices and maintaining open communication. Ingrid shares her experience of becoming a grandmother at a later age and the joy it brought her, despite not being the "world's best parent."
Ingrid and Reah discuss the changing nature of family structures and the evolving roles of grandparents and caregivers. They agree that while it's natural for some women to want to be grandmothers, it's not appropriate to pressure children about having families. They also discuss how modern families look different from traditional ones, and how sometimes children may not be able to care for their parents due to various reasons. Ingrid emphasizes the importance of respecting individual choices about caregiving, including the choice not to care for aging parents, particularly when family dynamics and geographical distances create unequal burdens. Ingrid emphasizes the importance of honest conversations about these difficult situations, highlighting that contradictory feelings can coexist and be true for individuals. Reah shares her own experience of witnessing a strained relationship between a single child and their parents, expressing a desire to avoid similar friction in her own life. Both agree on the value of open dialogue and the need to balance familial responsibilities with personal happiness. Reah shares her experience of not feeling guilty about not being able to care for her father, as it would have damaged their relationship more and they agree that focusing on peace within the family unit can create a ripple effect of positive change.
Get to know Ingrid at https://www.ingridkincaid.com/.
Learn more about Reah at https://www.Falolity.net, watch videos on https://www.YouTube.com/@reahhagues, and https://open.spotify.com/show/4Zc3yiAIvw1GreEp8YoTCR?si=kYZgyO-IRc-8EJIl5TuPbw.
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