In the Sequel to Leaving Aberdeen, the second book, If Grits Could Talk, a young mother returns to the South with her husband and two daughters in search of the American Dream, set against the major changes made during the civil rights movement. Coming home to the South was a bittersweet journey, but she wanted to walk in the footsteps of her ancestors and share their journey with her family. Joseph, my husband, and our two daughters will migrate to the South for the first time. It was a way to secure our economic future and live with Black people like us. Sometimes, they walk with swag and smooth- talking, just like I remembered from childhood. Yet, they are hardworking and good people.
 
Atlanta continues to grow, and I want to be part of the new South. Although challenging, I am truly excited about our new journey and know our faith will provide the strength we need. My story is like that of many women who want to hold their families together; I am still learning and honing my writing skills. But I am sharing my story because Black Women need to be heard and taken seriously. But I am determined to give us a voice. We love our families, and we are stronger than we were yesterday.