Letters to Ma Mama

Angela Carter pt 1

As you are aware, child abuse, sexual abuse, elder abuse, spouse abuse, we’ve covered it all on this program. And I will continue to do so in order to raise the awareness of these tragic and horrifying trends we see in society today. There is no excuse at all for abusing those you love or anyone for that matter. Period.

Our guest today is going to adding to the collection of interviews discussing these things as she shares from personal experience as well.

Angela Carter is originally from Barbados. Growing up, her mother, Geraldine, was her best friend. They shared everything.

But, Angela decided she wanted to pursue a new life in the United States. In unfamiliar territory and no support system in place, it was not long before she was married – to an abusive husband.

Whether it was shame of allowing it to happen or fear of sharing anything at all, she went years without saying anything to her mother… Angela wished she could have shared conversations with her mother – about a lot of things…

Angela is a Pastor and community advocate in upstate New York, where she has been serving the community there for over 30 years. She has been recognized for her contributions to her community with many accolades over the years, including the 2022 Woman of Distinction Citation from the New York State Assembly. Her passion is to help other victims share their stories and to find their voice. Amen!

She is the author of a great book that discusses the things she wishes she could have talked with her mother about, titled, “Letters to Ma Mama – All the Things I Never Said.”

First question I always start with is this. Other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words “Who is Angela Carter?”

Let’s go back to, sort of, the beginning. You left Barbados to come to the United States.  First, in my mind, is WHY?  It is such a beautiful place!  God’s hand is all over that creation! Amen!

Seriously, can you share with us about growing up in Barbados? You came from a large family, correct?

At what age did you decide to launch out on your own and move to the United States?

What was life like for you when you started off on your own in the States?

You met your ex-husband when you were in the military?

You were stationed at Camp Casey, Korea? I know right where it is at. I was in Air Defense and we had a unit near there. Amen.

Were there any “signs” or “red flags” that you should have paid attention to as to what that relationship would become?

How long were you in the abusive relationship?

How did you finally settle in New York State?

Folks, Angela lived through some things that nobody, man or woman, should go through. She went through it on her own. You don’t have to.

In the links below, you will find Angela’s contact information and I’ll put the links to the National Abuse Hotline as well.

Angela also wishes she could have had some heartfelt conversations with her mother – but didn’t. Her book, “Letters to Ma Mama – All the Things I Never Said,”  says it all. I urge you to drop down into the show notes and order your own copy of “Letters to Ma Mama – All the Things I Never Said,”  – and do it right now… while you are thinking about it. Amen!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email:   angelaucarter10@gmail.com

Website:   https://angelaucarter.com/

Book:  “Letters to Ma Mama – All the Things I Never Said,” – on Amazon

National Domestic Violence Hotline:  1-800-799-7233