Anitra Rice is a true boy mom to three amazing sons whom she affectionately refers to as “my guys.” This heartfelt episode about a mother’s love, grief, and advocacy for male mental health will inspire you to become a fierce champion. Through candid storytelling, Anitra shares breakthrough moments and the transformative power of an apology. WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal feelings and young people ending their own lives.

Show Notes:

• Anitra’s website and her Inspiring Hope podcast
• F.O.L. Foundation is destigmatizing mental health in the Black community
• Here’s the article Josiah co-authored as a lead researcher
• Anitra and Josiah’s Facebook live conversation about parenting mistakes and redemption

Movie recommendation - Netflix series Forever

Suicide prevention resources:

• (Crisis) Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• NAMI’s Suicide Prevention Month
• The Trevor Project (hotline for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth)
• Additional CDC resources

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.