*trigger warning* This episode talks about exploitation and abuse of a Black child. In today's episode of the Brown Girl Self-Care Podcast, I am speaking with Monique Smith, aka the worlds oldest living Jane Doe. We dive into: The traumatic experiences she endured and how she became a "Jane Doe"Laying claim to her identity unapologetically so that she could begin to heal and thriveBreaking cycles with her childrenHow our babies are labeled as "runaways" more often than not and why that happensWalking out her God-given assignment even as she was unsure if she had a passion for itHow she was able to explore softness and trust after trauma Monique's book, I Am The Ancestor, can be purchased directly from her website. Click Here To Check It Out! For more details on booking this amazing woman for your next book club, inquire here. Monique's website - Known as Monique Monique's IG Monique's Facebook Our Sponsors: * Check out NPR: npr.org * Check out OUAI and use my code SELFCARE for a great deal: theouai.com * Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ * Go to takearecess.co/SELFCARE for 15% off your order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy