Raising a child in Diaspora: Pick-ups, drop-offs, And Finding "Granny"

In this mini-episode of Assorted Immigrant Stories – Lweendo, Zenith reflects on the invisible systems that raise children—and how those systems shift when you leave home.

She begins with memories of working in nursing homes full of fellow Africans, long before she understood the sacrifices families make to survive childcare realities in America. Fast forward to motherhood, and she now finds herself navigating Pre-K schedules, impossible lunch breaks, and the high cost of childcare.

But the heart of this episode lies in what she discovered: the quiet network of community members who help with school pick-ups and drop-offs for a small fee, and the unexpected blessing of finding a Ghanaian “Granny”—a true grandmother figure who stepped into their lives simply because Zenith stayed connected, asked questions, and allowed herself to be part of community.

This is a story about how villages are lost and rebuilt, how support shows up in unexpected places, and how speaking up can introduce you to the people who stand in the gap.

Listen for reflections on:
🌍 How immigrants rebuild community support in America
👵🏾 Finding “Grannies” and helpers by being part of community
🚌 The struggle of pick-ups, drop-offs, and school schedules
🏫 Childhood in Zambia vs. the American school day
💛 The emotional journey of letting your child step into new beginnings

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