Stephen Curry and Seth Curry have reached the pinnacle of basketball success. Meanwhile, their sister Sydel Curry has also made her mark as a successful volleyball star. The remarkable achievement of raising such an accomplished group of children is often attributed to their mother and her style of parenting. In her book, ‘Fierce Love,’ she candidly shares a particular moment when she had to deliver an ultimatum to her daughter, causing her understandable apprehension.
Sonya Curry, a 57-year-old American educator, gained significant recognition as the mother of NBA stars, most notably her son, Stephen Curry, who has achieved legendary status in the world of basketball. While her son continues to make history with his remarkable achievements, in her memoir she reflects on her role in raising the sibling duo who have made their mark in the NBA and their sister.
Stephen Curry’s mom once trembled with fear
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Sonya candidly shared an incident involving a heated verbal exchange with her daughter, Sydel Curry. At the age of 14, Sydel was not allowed to attend a get-together, which resulted in her labeling Sonya as the “worst” In response, Sonya gave her daughter an ultimatum, suggesting that she find an alternative living arrangement.
In response, Sydel left the room and retreated to her own bedroom. At that moment, Sonya Curry experienced a sudden realization: What if her daughter genuinely desired to leave their home? Reflecting on the silence that followed, Sonya described it as an unsettling and significant silence, evoking feelings of foreboding and danger. She wrote, “But this is a different kind of silence. This silence feels ominous. Momentous. Even dangerous. My hand starts to tremble.”
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Her hand began to tremble as she questioned whether her actions had been too harsh towards her child. Overwhelmed by fear, Sonya felt shaken as she confronted the possibility that Sydel might actually make the decision to leave their house. Although Sydel Curry acknowledged her mother’s independent and controlling nature, she also expressed her own desire for independence.
Sydel Curry reveals she always wanted to be independent
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Sydel Curry, who is married to Golden State Warriors star Damion Lee, expressed, “I have a great family, but I worked very hard to separate myself as much as I possibly can, to create my own platform for my own self because I?m very independent.” Despite coming from a successful family, Sydel Curry is determined to establish her own identity and carve out her own path. It is inspiring to witness this young mother share her aspirations and ambitions for her personal journey.
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