Mama Zogbé

[Pricilla Igoe]

Caitis a member of the LGBTQ+ community, mama of twins, and the Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer at MotherNation. Tune in below for her important perspectives on doing work that matters, neurodiversity, and especially her advice to parents on using gender-neutral language in talking about kids and parents.

I am an entrepreneur by way of perinatal social work. I am Chief Community Officer at the company I co-founded, MotherNation. MotherNation is a maternal well-being community and coaching platform. We create safe and brave spaces for everyone who identifies as a Mother to invest in themselves and each other.

Cait: My own experience! My co-founder, Adrienne, and I became Mothers together when our first babies were born 1 day apart. We celebrated and marveled at all the cute faces, and the coincidence. (My twins were born 7 weeks early, and her daughter was 1 week late!) Then, we had our respective postpartum experiences.

We learned from day one the importance of that witness. The importance of that support and community reflecting back at you what can be so hard to see in early Motherhood. That we were doing a great job.

It helps me, someone who has enormous privilege in my community as a White, cis, femme person, remember that I am the least marginalized, most supported working parent who identifies as LGBTQ+. Knowing this, I interrogate systems that I navigate pretty easily, in support of my community members.

So many LGBTQ+ people are abandoned by their families and communities of origin and have had to build the path that led them to your door one step at a time, with little to no support. Most LGBTQ+ people spend collective years hiding or obscuring who they are for varying degrees of safety. Being in an environment that appreciates them fully is really meaningful.

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Emily Zogbi is a writer from Long Island and earned her MFA in poetry from The New School. Her work has been published or is forthcoming in Rumble Fish Quarterly, Chronogram, Half Mystic, RHINO Poetry, Tinderbox Poetry Journal, Empty House Press, and more. Emily was also the recipient of the 2021 Sappho Poetry Prize from Palette Poetry. She wishes she had been a dancer. Twitter: @emilyrosezombie Instagram: @e.zogbi

It is with a heavy heart we inform you of the passing of Dr. Richard G. Zogby. Dr. Zogby valiantly battled cancer for several years, but finally succumbed to the disease and passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Dr. Zogby was a talented, dedicated physician who was highly respected by colleagues and patients alike. He tirelessly served patients of SOS during his many years as an orthopedic and spine surgeon. Even during his personal struggles with cancer, he continued to care for patients, providing them the best possible treatment. Dr. Zogby was more than just an admired physician. He was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, veteran and mentor; and our community will be a bit emptier without him. Dr. Zogby' s passion for his work and SOS will live in our hearts.

Posted by Sharon on Feb 15th, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. His knowledge of medicine along with his bedside manner was a comfort to many. His dedication to his patients always was incredible. May his family experience comfort in knowing he was a blessing to so many. May God be with the family and close friends of this great man!

Posted by Maureen Fischer on Feb 15th, 2013

Dr Zogby was an inspiration to all that met and worked with him. He always wore a smile and was the picture of patience with us even when everything that could go wrong did. He always had a kind word and was willing to listen to any question. He has been and will always be missed by all of us here in the OR at Community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they go thru this terrible loss.

Posted by colleen on Feb 15th, 2013

I am so sorry to here of his passing. I remember working with him years ago and remember him as not only an extremely talented surgeon but a truly good person who really cared about his patients. He will be missed.

Posted by Lourese Davis on Feb 15th, 2013

Doctor Zogby will be truly missed I'm a patient of his and he was the greatest. Very caring and great medical skills. May God take good care of him as Doctor Zogby took excellent care of so many. God bless his family.

Posted by Dee-Ann on Feb 15th, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the passing oy Dr. zogby. I worked with him at Community General Hospital for many years. He will truly be missed by all of the nurses on the Orthopedic floor. He was not only a Doctor but a great man. My deepest sympathy to all of his family.

Posted by Mary Burgen on Feb 15th, 2013

Dr Zogby literally saved my life. I owe him so much. He was such a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor who loved also being a farmer. He laughed when I asked him who was going to do my surgery as I saw how large his fingers were and I didn't think he'd be able to handle the instruments! He told me not to worry, he'd done this surgery many times. I had such confidence in him and his reputation. I will miss him dearly. God Speed. He's with his mom now. We are all blessed in our lives for having known him.

Posted by Janice on Feb 15th, 2013

I have known and worked with Dr. Zogby for many years. He was the most kind, thoughful and caring man that I have had the pleasure of knowing. I will treasure the memories of my interactions with him over the years. He will be so greatly missed but is hopefully resting in the arms of God in peace.

Posted by Anne on Feb 15th, 2013

I haven't worked with Dr. Zogby for awhile, but remember what a kind and sweet man he was. Always a smile. My condolences to his family and all of his SOS colleagues with whom he has had such an impact.

Posted by Jakia Edwards-Newton on Feb 15th, 2013

To my SOS Family and the family of Dr. Zogby, I send my deepest condolences. My heart is so saddened. It has always been a pleasure to work with and speak with Dr. Zogby. He was a very pleasant and humble man and will be missed.

Posted by lisa herold on Feb 15th, 2013

I will miss his smile,and sense of humor... doing surgery was an absolute pleasure, and he was very good at what he did.. he was my mentor, he got me into orthopedics... truely will b loved and missed by all... GOd speed to you my friend... and god bless your family....

Posted by Drena Rapp on Feb 15th, 2013

This man was the epitome of a wonderful, caring , excellent Dr. That put the needs of his patients, before his own. I walk today, because of his amazing skills. Thank you Dr. Zogby may you rest in peace.

Posted by Kara Redden on Feb 15th, 2013

Dr. Zogby was a wonderful man and a amazing doctor. I have worked with him for many years and the office will not be the same without him. He will truly be missed. RIP Dr. Zogby

Posted by Jennifer Ambrose on Feb 15th, 2013

I had the opportunity to work with Dr Zogby years ago on the orthopedic floor of CGH. He was an an amazing doctor and surgeon with a wonderfull bedside manner. I will remember him fondly. I'm sure he is smiling down from heaven on all who loved him here on earth!

Posted by Joanna on Feb 15th, 2013

Dr. Zogby was my orthopedic Dr. since 1989... I was Blessed that he was the doctor on call when I entered the emergency room. He was the most caring Dr. I have known... He never made me feel like a "number", but as someone he cared about. I have followed him whenever he moved to a different office. He was compassionate toward his patients and took time with them. He always had a smile when I asked about his children... I know he will be truly missed. My heart is heavy... my deepest sympathy for his family, but his struggle is now over. Peace Dr. Z.

Posted by Daniel Manns III on Feb 15th, 2013

Dr. Zogby was known to my family for many years and to me as a patient of his since 1997. A great man and a great physician. He always had my best interests at heart and treated me like one of the family. His practice at SOS and his staff have always treated me the same as he treated me and I'm sure all at SOS feel a great loss as if he were a family member.

My condolences go out to the family and to the staff at SOS. He will will be missed greatly.

My prayers are also with all of you and especially to the family. I will always remember him in my heart. May God Bless you and give you peace always!!

Posted by Melissa Lambertson on Feb 15th, 2013

I had the pleasure of working as one of Dr. Zogbys nurses on the orthopedic floor at Community General as my first experience being a nurse. He truly displayed the fine art of a skilled and knowledgeable surgeon as well as the compassion and kindness of being a wonderful man. He helped to show me exactly why I chose to be in this profession and his legacy will be carried on by all those he touched. His memory we shall keep....

Posted by Jim Hildreth on Feb 15th, 2013

My thoughts and Prayers go out to Dr. Zogby and his family. Dr. Zogby put my Spinal Stimulator in a little over a year ago. Thanks to his amazing skills he changed my life with his work.

Dr. Zogby was such a caring and compassionate doctor. He made you feel so at ease right up to the minute of surgery and was right there when I woke up to see how I was doing.

God Bless You Dr Zogby and I will carry your amazing work with me the rest of my life and always think about you every time I use it. May God Bless your amazing family and give them the strength and comfort they need to help them through such a terrible lose.

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