Ashante Collins and Latrieva Boston
Recorded
July 24, 2023
Archived
July 24, 2023
39:38 minutes
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Id:
mby022920
Description
Ashante Collins (30) shares a conversation with her mother, Latrieva Boston (46), about their relationship, how Latrieva handled teenage parenthood, and how they have been able to grow and flourish together.Subject Log / Time Code
Ashante Collins (AC) remembers going to the library with her mother, Latrieva Boston (LB), which she looks back on as her favorite childhood memories.
LB recalls what she was thinking when AC was born.
AC says she and LB are now making memories with her child.
AC describes what she was like as a teenager.
AC says when she was younger, she wanted to be a lawyer.
AC and LB discuss LB's decision to raise another child once AC was older.
AC shares her earliest life memories.
LB talks about Hope House, which she describes as a place for teenage mothers who do not have somewhere to go.
LB says she does not have any regrets regarding AC's birth. She says, "You saved me in many ways."
LB remembers the day she graduated from college and decided to move to Jacksonville, Florida.
LB recalls what she was doing when the news of 9/11 broke.
AC says the COVID-19 pandemic made her realize she could adapt even when everything was taken from her. AC explains how the pandemic changed the trajectory of her life.
AC describes how she felt when she saw her son for the first time.
LB explains that parents always want to keep their children safe, but eventually they have to let go.
AC says LB is the mom and caretaker in her friend group. She tells LB, "You are the ultimate mom, but you are also the ultimate friend."
AC and LB discuss their religious leanings and journeys.
LB shares her thoughts on hope.
AC shares how she would like to be remembered. AC describes what she would like to do before her time on Earth ends.
Participants
- Ashante Collins
- Latrieva Boston