Lucinda Cross Is A Prayer Warrior For Her Incarcerated Son
Motivational speaker and life coach Lucinda Cross draws from own experiences to encourage other mothers who may be going through similar struggles

Lucinda Cross has superpowers. One conversation with the motivational speaker and life coach and you’ll leave feeling full. She has a way of speaking life into you with unmatched authenticity. That’s probably because Lucinda, mom of three, has had her fair share of trials and triumphs. All of which she details in her inspirational speeches that can be found on her social media account.
Lucinda’s personal life experiences have made her a voice mom’s raising multiple children, including one incarcerated. Through it all, Lucinda has maintained her positive outlook on life.
“My motherhood journey has been filled with love, growth, and intention,” she says. “When struggles come, I face them with faith, resilience, and a sense of purpose.” Lucinda revealed she leans on prayer and prays over everything from her kid’s shoes to their sports bags. Prayer has helped her cope with her son serving time.

“Having a son incarcerated has been one of the most difficult experiences of my life as a mother. He was a college senior, just months away from graduating at the top of his class, when he was sentenced for his first offense. It was devastating, especially knowing he had never been in trouble before. Looking back, I now see how the effects of the bullying he endured as a young boy contributed to the choices he made. The emotional toll, the constant worry, and the weight of societal judgment are indescribable.”
Lucinda turned her pain into her passion but uplifting other mothers who may be going through similar. “My advice to moms in the same situation is to hold onto your faith, lean on your support system, and give yourself grace. I was extremely hard on myself and wondered what did I do wrong? I spent countless sleeping nights wondering how can I help him. I went into a deep depression and almost lost my business. I was overwhelmed with one kid going into college, one going into high school and one going into prison, it was rough and I put myself in a deep dark space.”
Despite feeling overwhelmed providing emotional support to her son, and raising her other children, Lucinda manages to do it all with grace.
“With my younger son, I’ve been honest in an age-appropriate way, explaining the situation without sugarcoating it. My daughter is also suffering but it has brought us all closer. I’ve used this as an opportunity to teach them empathy, forgiveness, and the importance of learning from mistakes. We openly discuss choices and consequences while reinforcing that their brother is still deeply loved, valued, and capable of growth and redemption. This experience has brought us closer as a family and reminded us that, no matter what, we stand together.”
Black women bear the load of the family and sometimes to the detriment of our mental and physical health. A goal for Lucinda, this year, is to “ take a solo trip, it is much needed.”
She adds, “take time for self-care and seek out resources or support groups that understand what you’re going through. Remember, this is just a chapter in your family’s story, not the whole book. Stay hopeful and focus on the possibility of growth and redemption for your child and for yourself.”
You can find more about Lucinda at www.lucindacross.com and her nonprofit that advocates for reentry and restorative justice www.activateyourlife.org . If you wish to join my text support group you can message me at 914 623-8572 for love, support in this transition or life coaching.