Episode 162 Being Real with Port Alberni Mamas

This next Being Real with episode, I jump in with my mom, her bestie and a childhood friend of mine to talk about being a mama in Port Alberni currently and all the chaos they are witnessing as parents. From the school system to the media to the medical industry to the entertainment business, there seems to be an influx of need to have pure acceptance of everything sexualized, specifically to young kids. At this point in time, parents are not allowed to ask questions or have valid concerns without being labelled with some extreme title. No one wants to be labelled a bigot, homophobe or transphobe for simply asking questions so it seems many parents sit in silence, afraid to speak up. If we want progression and inclusion and equity, we have to ensure all voices come to the table and we work together to make everyone feel good. Everyone deserves love and safety there is no doubt about that. But we don’t do it by fighting and hate. We do it by coming to the table like adults and seeing all sides and having compassion for those we disagree with and equally evaluating we may not be right either and that’s ok! We can coexist but we have to be open to it. But the hard talks have to happen. That’s my hope for 2024. Loved having this chat with those that feel like home!