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What happens when Black women stop chasing the American Dream—and start rewriting it for themselves and their families?
In this special panel episode, our host Courtney Bowden sits down with four moms who did exactly that.
You’ll meet:
*Crystal, a wife and mom of two teen boys who moved to Mexico so her sons could grow up free from the burden of race.
*Rachel, who relocated her family to Mexico after battling postpartum depression and longing for rest and community.
*Kissha, a single mom of three navigating long-distance motherhood from Mexico while her children remain stateside.
*Candice, who has raised her disabled daughter across Italy, Turkey, and now Spain, seeking a softer, more supportive life.
In this conversation, we discuss:
[00:01:30] What compelled each mom to leave the U.S.—from racial trauma to postpartum depression
[00:07:00] How their children are adjusting—emotionally, socially, and academically
[00:15:20] Rebuilding support systems abroad: from friendships to childcare
[00:22:40] Letting go of "supermom" expectations and embracing rest
[00:29:10] What it means to raise free Black children—without fear
[00:37:00] Family and community reactions to their decision to leave
[00:44:15] Navigating healthcare, school systems, and special needs support abroad
[00:50:00] The emotional realities of parenting across borders and time zones
[00:56:20] How motherhood abroad has shifted their identities and values
[01:02:00] Why choosing yourself is necessary—even when it defies societal norms
[01:11:00] Their reflections on the Blaxit movement and what makes this wave different
[01:19:30] Advice for parents considering relocation—what they wish they knew
[01:27:45] Redefining home, family, and freedom
[01:34:10] How living abroad has transformed their children—and themselves
[01:48:00] Their hopes for the future and words of encouragement for other Black mothers
Ready to begin your own journey abroad? Download our FREE Blaxit Soundtrack & Soul Work Journal—a curated blend of music and prompts to help you reflect, dream, and move with intention: https://blackexpatstories.com/soundtrack
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