Reconnecting with Mama Essie: A Remarkable Bond Created by Family Ties

❤️Mama Essie's love and guidance had a significant impact on Hannah's life, leading her to become a trauma therapist and live a stable life.

🙏Hannah's deep appreciation for Mama Essie's role in shaping her character and teaching her important values.

💪The power of foster parents in providing stability and support to children in the foster system.

😭The emotional impact of reuniting with a foster parent after many years and the validation it brings.

🌟The positive impact of a nurturing and loving environment on a child's growth and development.

How did Hannah reconnect with Mama Essie?

—Hannah posted about Mama Essie online, and it went viral, leading someone to find her contact information.

What impact did Mama Essie have on Hannah's life?

—Mama Essie's love and guidance set the foundation for Hannah's successful life as a trauma therapist.

Was Hannah able to maintain contact with Mama Essie over the years?

—Hannah and Mama Essie lost touch for 40 years until their recent reunion. However, they managed to keep some contact through phone conversations and photos.

How did Hannah feel during her first conversation with Mama Essie after 40 years?

—Hannah felt overwhelmed with joy and emotions as Mama Essie opened up and shared stories about her past.

What does Mama Essie mean to Hannah?

—Mama Essie is the foundation of everything Hannah knows about grace, dignity, fashion, makeup, hair, and more. She sees Mama Essie as a role model and source of inspiration.

00:00In this video, Hannah Smith's journey to find her foster mother, Mama Essie, after 40 years is highlighted.

01:36Hannah describes her foster experience and how Mama Essie saw and nurtured the hurt child within her.

01:59Hannah shares her decision to post about Mama Essie online to honor her and the unexpected viral response it received.

02:31Hannah talks about her first conversation with Mama Essie after 40 years and the surreal experience of reconnecting.

04:20Hannah expresses her gratitude to Mama Essie for the strong foundation she provided and for shaping her into the woman she is today.

06:58Mama Essie joins the show, and Hannah gets emotional upon seeing her foster mother after so many years.

08:08Hannah's goddaughter, Nikita, surprises Mama Essie, adding to the emotional reunion.

09:59Tamron Hall presents Mama Essie with a well-deserved three-night Wine Country Escape for her dedication to fostering and teaching.