Motherhood can feel loud and lonely at the same time. We sat down with Rebekah Cadet, a military spouse who landed in Columbia, South Carolina without a built-in village, and watched her turn one brave TikTok into The Black Mom Village—now 100 moms strong. From a community baby shower for women with no local support to everyday playdates at the library, Rebekah shows how small, clear invites can transform isolation into belonging.

We trade honest stories about postpartum depression and anxiety, the strange grief of losing childhood homes to divorce, and the shock of seeing your toddler shoved at a playground while you freeze and search for words. Together, we unpack what modern community actually requires: subgroups for pregnancy and special needs, WhatsApp threads with purpose, and gentle scripts for public parenting moments that protect your kid and keep the peace. We talk book clubs that feed adult conversation, childcare swaps that buy an hour of quiet, and how to accept quiet gratitude without needing a spotlight.

Rebekah is also preparing for postpartum while leading a growing network. Her plan is simple and wise: identify a small inner circle now, pause large events after birth, and invite the village to run meal trains and laundry trades so care doesn’t depend on a single organizer. If you’re searching for your people—or ready to build a circle where you live—this conversation offers practical steps and real comfort. Tap play for ideas you can copy, language you can use in tough moments, and a reminder that your village may be one message away.

If you’re in Columbia, SC, connect with The Black Mom Village on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Enjoyed the conversation? Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a village, and leave a review so more moms can find us.

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