“In order to survive her tumultuous childhood, Mary created another Fat Mary, a companion and consoler, who took away her hurts, fears, and questions and kept them safe until Mary was older and mature enough to process the abuse and… — Maria Nhambu Copy Share Image
“Discovering dance and its power to heal my soul played a key role in my survival.” — Maria Nhambu Copy Share Image
“I prayed that our growth would be as strong and determined as the seeds of coconut palms, boldly reaching skyward toward the sun diligently boring deeper into the earth to secure a firm foundation for the beautiful, durable, fruit-bearing trees they would become. For me, Mhonda was the place to continue the growth of the still young but strong roots… — Maria Nhambu Copy Share
“In order to survive her tumultuous childhood, Mary created another Fat Mary, a companion and consoler, who took away her hurts, fears, and questions… — Maria Nhambu Copy Share Image
“To them I was first a Black, then a Black from another country, and then a person.” — Maria Nhambu Copy Share Image
“There is no such thing as immunity from the joy or pain of the past.” — Maria Nhambu Copy Share Image
“Whenever I felt like that, I would have a chat with my own Fat Mary. She was like the sweet fresh air after the… — Maria Nhambu Copy Share Image
