Motha + Fatha. . . Y’all, I have been a whole alumni advisor/mentor to the student organization @fashion_atmsu for the last three academic school years and it’s been a ride. Coming back to @fashion_atmsu has been the gift I never knew I needed. I had been trying to give and demonstrate and teach as much as I could over this time, only to realize this was actually an exchange. A lot of the time I thought I was failing bc I didn’t have an example to work from but I had to arrive to the title “Mother”. I’ve grown so much as a person and learned a lot about this version of leader I will be. I am still navigating this role and I am still amazed when the students call me, Motha. Or when they quote something I said and apply the advice I gave them. Or give me plaques to honor me. Like wow! What a full circle moment. In this same organization, I was once a model, then the first madam President, and now, an alumni advisor. FAM taught me so much then and just keeps on giving. I would like to encourage my peers to start connecting with the next early 20-something’s and give what you have to offer. They need it and although they push back, they want it, too. Let’s help them successfully transition into adulthood. I could have used a me... . Special thank you to the current eboard for mostly, being respectful. Your parents raised you well and they should be proud. But also for being resilient! You’ve built so much character and integrity in just a year. I see your growth boos! . Thank you, my Domo! A great partner and friend to me and all of the alumni that have come in and given your time, energy and resources to the organization!!! #FAMily . Thank you, Everdon for showing up without hesitation! Bomb bts photos going up on @fams page this weekend! (at Morgan State University) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAT42rJZh4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d8tnpw52l7nz