Dearica Hamby on Pregnancy Discrimination, Losing Her Community, and Being Raised in a Shelter | ANDMOM

On episode 12 of ANDMOM, Cassidy and Skylar sit down with Dearica Hamby, WNBA Champion, 3-time WNBA All-Star, Olympic Bronze Medalist, and mom of two.

Dearica opens up about being a young mom like her own mother, being pressured to choose between motherhood and playing, grieving her community after being suddenly traded, and much more.This discussion touches on:

Attempting to play while pregnant and the fear that those around her felt about that decision

The WNBA’s pre-2020 CBA era and lack of pregnancy protections

Being pressured to choose between her professional basketball career and her children

Being traded after she revealed she was pregnant and the betrayal and grief she experienced

Finding support from her teammates like Nneka Ogwumike on the LA Sparks

Growing up in a family shelter with her mom and how inspired she was by the support of the community

Her nonprofit, The Dear Marie Foundation, which supports and empowers mothers via resources, financial relief, community, education, and healing experiences.

Why she wanted to be a young mom just like her mother was and how it’s affected their relationship.

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