Mother, May I
The best-selling book of letters between mothers and daughters.
Through honest letters from mothers and daughters, this book gives voice to the unspoken tensions between them — the trauma, the resilience, and the longing for a deeper connection.
Every title carries the same mission — healing, respect, and breaking the silence across generations.
The best-selling book of letters between mothers and daughters.
The next book — honest letters from men. Add your voice.
Submit Your StoryThe next book gathers real letters from real people. If you have a story of silence, healing, or reconciliation to share, you could be part of it.
About Lakisha A mission born from honest love. Lakisha Hinton-Williams believes a mother should be her daughter's safe space — not a relationship cut short by silence and old wounds. Through her Ceasefire movement, she helps families end generational silence and rebuild respect across the generations. Her work is honest, warm, and grounded in faith. It is about healing, identity, and breaking the patterns that keep mothers and daughters apart.…
From church symposiums to parenting classes, Lakisha creates a safe space for families to talk, heal, and reconnect — with books available for your group.
How we were raised, what we pass down, and how to keep our daughters close.
Healing estrangement and rebuilding respect after years of silence.
Interactive sessions for groups and organizations, with certificates.
A panel experience bringing mothers, daughters — and soon men — together.
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