For 35 years my Momma has summoned her strength to support me through all of life’s chaotic and challenging moments. She taught me strength, perseverance, and how to move through life’s fragile chapters with courage. She taught me my people-pleasing era is over. That sometimes you have to be “selfish” to protect your peace, preserve your mental stability, and stand firm in who you are.
She shaped me into a fierce lioness: resilient, protective, and unafraid to claim my space. Focused and locked in. Going after everything that I deserve.
So please, don’t tell me happy birthday. Thank my Momma for giving me life. Because without her, there is no me. My birthday will always be dedicated to you Mommy. I love you.
Happy 36th birthday to my big sister! Who has literally always had my back! My role model, my example, my forever inspiration. I love you more than words can hold, and I’m endlessly grateful for the strength, grace, and wisdom you lead with every day. Thank you for loving me when I didn’t know how to love myself. Thank you for loving me through the mental instability and my most fragile moments.
As you step into this new chapter, I hope it meets you with reward, fulfillment, and deep, well-earned peace. You’ve always carried us (myself, Daytwon, Feliciti and Quincy) with love, and you’ll always be our Momma’s first love. You are steadfast, cherished, and unforgettable. I love you.
Mommy, my Queen, my everything, thank you for dealing with me for 12,623 days and counting. As a mother you don’t get any paid vacations, no fringe benefits or time off. You have weathered every storm with me. Thank you for your umbrella of love, compassion and support. 👑
Thank you for always summoning your strength to support me through all of life’s chaotic and challenging moments. With no complaints, only love. 🥹
Cheers to you! Today and always. 🩷
P.s.: actual photo evidence of my Momma dealing with my drama, theatrics and emotions. 😂🤷🏽♀️🫠
As a mental health advocate it is my duty to be transparent during my times of distress as well.
This morning, because of severe mental instability, I almost did a walk-in to the 707 Crisis Care Center. I was unstable, unable and overwhelmed emotionally.
But God!
My Mommy literally talked me off the ledge. She exhorted me and spoke the very life she gave me, back into me. She gave me hope. She summoned her strength to support me through my fragile moment.
I was blessed with the very best! I thank God for my mother’s strength, love and support. We all paused this past Sunday to celebrate Mother’s Day but please never forget that a mother’s job is 365 days. Where they get no French benefits, vacation days or time off.
Mommy, with everything in me, thank you. 🤍
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, the 707 Crisis Care Center is here to assist. Located at:
To my life source – 33 is considered a master number that represents compassion, blessings, inspiration, honesty, discipline, bravery, and courage. It also symbolizes guidance and the importance of helping others and fostering unity.
That is the perfect embodiment of what you’ve been to me for the entire 33 years of my life.
You told me I could survive and continue living without my late husband and be successful on my own. Never forgetting the mark he left but becoming my own woman.
You told me out of love that last little relationship wasn’t going to work because you can’t love people into their potential, they have to want it for themselves. You told me when someone shows you who they are believe them and don’t try to gaslight myself into believing differently. His loss.
You told me you admired my calling to serve other people but, to not set myself on fire to keep other people warm. You gave me your strength, many times when you had none for yourself.
You taught me the true meaning of “it is what it is.” You taught me the true meaning of “cry, then boss up.” You taught me that this world doesn’t owe me anything, but I owe myself everything.
You made me want to live again. You’ve given me life not once but many times over.
For always summoning your strength to support me through my most fragile and chaotic moments.
Thank you for holding my hand as I save and heal myself. Thank you for being my source of strength as I rebuild the essence of my very being, in which you created.
I am nothing without your love, compassion, and encouragement. I love you more than anything.
Every chapter will always be dedicated to you. For as long as I live.
Sonique Louise Foundation 