Micki Berthelot Morency 

As a Haitian immigrant woman who has lived in America for many decades, I understand the hardships and recognize the obstacles immigrants must overcome to find their voices in the midst of the challenges of assimilation. My mission is to use my words as a writer to educate, advocate, and empower my readers to find a community. Communities support, nurture and help us grow beyond their boundaries.

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I grew up in a “village” run by strong women who despite the constraints of the patriarchal society that dominated daily lives, they managed to survive and, in many cases, strive with limited resources.

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As a former Case Manager at a women’s shelter, I saw firsthand how abuse, lack of self-esteem, low expectations, lack of exposure and education had condemned women to stay in toxic relationships because of fears.