Very often in my academic work, I am asked to look at some objects or events and try to find a common thread that can be generalized. Scientific methods use objectivity and generalizability to deem work as valid and truthful. And while this type of work does serve a purpose, it can overlook or discard the nuance of individual experience. As I continue this exploration of othered mothers, it can be easy to listen to stories with the sole purpose of finding a common thread. But what gets lost is the beauty of difference and what those differences can illuminate about the many facets of mothering. I recently asked several mothers of color four questions about their mothering experiences. Their responses are here in their most pure form, not trying to make a connection, but to display their uniqueness. Endia, mother of one How would you describe your experience of becoming a mother? I became a mother a very young age. I got pregnant my tenth grade year in high school. Although everything was new …