If there’s one thing we love about actress, Monica Calhoun (besides her acting skills) it’s her willingness to share the special bond she has with her special needs son on social media.

The 50-year-old Players Club and The Best Man veteran is teaching her fans a lot, by simply allowing her thousands of online followers to gain greater insight into who she is as a mother, and also who her 21-year-old son is as a young man. She shares countless posts of herself chillin’ with her son – who happens to be blind – and one of her post truly stole many hearts.

Monica Calhoun Guides Her Son Through Water…The Bond Is Beautiful

In 2018, Monica shared video footage of her and her son having a beautiful bonding moment in a swimming pool. She was apparently teaching him how to float on his back. The most touching factor in all of this, is that the level of pure, unconditional trust he has in his mother -that he knows she will always have his back- shines through in the way he’s at complete comfort in her arms. Peep their ‘fun-in-the-sun-day’ below:

 

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Of course, Monica’s fans fell in love with her and her son’s unwavering bond all over again, after viewing their swimming video:

bessie_daug****: “There is no greater bond than the bond between mother and child ”

strategyg****: “That’s what you call love right there sis ✊”

quorrie_me****: “You are so dope, God blessed you with an angel of his very own to love “

Former “227” and “The Parkers” actress, Countess Vaughn, also chimed in:

countessdvaughn- “Yes yes she is a great mom ‍♂️”

 

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From the outside looking in, it’s easy to view Monica as “strong” for the way she helps her son. To Monica though, she probably views her strength as simply being a mother who loves her child unconditionally. What many may also find interesting, is Monica’s ability- as a person with eyesight- to so effortlessly relate to her son without his eyesight. That’s partially because having a close loved one who’s also blind, is nothing new for Monica. She’s grown up with it her entire life. In case you missed our prior report about her brother, see details below.

What Her Son’s & Brother’s Blindness Taught Her About Life

Like her son, Monica’s brother is also blind. In a previous interview with Smartalecmusic, Monica spoke of how she was affected by growing up with her younger brother, Eric, who was born blind.

Monica Calhoun: “The way I grew up is just a little bit different than everybody else, because my brother was born blind. So my perception on the world and things is just a little bit different. … My compassion and my sensitivity are heightened because of my brother’s blindness…and spending a lot of time with him. And you know, teaching him things that I’ve learned…and then vice versa somewhat. Me spending time with him at his programs…like ‘The Braille Institute’…just different little things. So I got a chance to experience life on a different level. Patience in watching these people that volunteer to work with children that have some sort of impairment..to teach them how to water ski or whatever the activity was.” [Monica says she learned how to have that same type of patience].”

We’re not sure if Monica’s son and brother’s blindness is just a coincidence, or if it stems from some type of a hereditable condition. But what’s truly amazing, is that all the while, Monica was learning to see the world through a different lens as a kid, she was being fully prepared for her gift- her son- and didn’t even know it.

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If there’s one thing we love about actress, Monica Calhoun (besides her acting skills) it’s her willingness to share the special bond she has with her special needs son on social media.

The 50-year-old Players Club and The Best Man veteran is teaching her fans a lot, by simply allowing her thousands of online followers to gain greater insight into who she is as a mother, and also who her 21-year-old son is as a young man. She shares countless posts of herself chillin’ with her son – who happens to be blind – and one of her post truly stole many hearts.

Monica Calhoun Guides Her Son Through Water…The Bond Is Beautiful

In 2018, Monica shared video footage of her and her son having a beautiful bonding moment in a swimming pool. She was apparently teaching him how to float on his back. The most touching factor in all of this, is that the level of pure, unconditional trust he has in his mother -that he knows she will always have his back- shines through in the way he’s at complete comfort in her arms. Peep their ‘fun-in-the-sun-day’ below:

 

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Of course, Monica’s fans fell in love with her and her son’s unwavering bond all over again, after viewing their swimming video:

bessie_daug****: “There is no greater bond than the bond between mother and child ”

strategyg****: “That’s what you call love right there sis ✊”

quorrie_me****: “You are so dope, God blessed you with an angel of his very own to love “

Former “227” and “The Parkers” actress, Countess Vaughn, also chimed in:

countessdvaughn- “Yes yes she is a great mom ‍♂️”

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Eclectic Soul LLC (@monicacalhoun1)

From the outside looking in, it’s easy to view Monica as “strong” for the way she helps her son. To Monica though, she probably views her strength as simply being a mother who loves her child unconditionally. What many may also find interesting, is Monica’s ability- as a person with eyesight- to so effortlessly relate to her son without his eyesight. That’s partially because having a close loved one who’s also blind, is nothing new for Monica. She’s grown up with it her entire life. In case you missed our prior report about her brother, see details below.

What Her Son’s & Brother’s Blindness Taught Her About Life

Like her son, Monica’s brother is also blind. In a previous interview with Smartalecmusic, Monica spoke of how she was affected by growing up with her younger brother, Eric, who was born blind.

Monica Calhoun: “The way I grew up is just a little bit different than everybody else, because my brother was born blind. So my perception on the world and things is just a little bit different. … My compassion and my sensitivity are heightened because of my brother’s blindness…and spending a lot of time with him. And you know, teaching him things that I’ve learned…and then vice versa somewhat. Me spending time with him at his programs…like ‘The Braille Institute’…just different little things. So I got a chance to experience life on a different level. Patience in watching these people that volunteer to work with children that have some sort of impairment..to teach them how to water ski or whatever the activity was.” [Monica says she learned how to have that same type of patience].”

We’re not sure if Monica’s son and brother’s blindness is just a coincidence, or if it stems from some type of a hereditable condition. But what’s truly amazing, is that all the while, Monica was learning to see the world through a different lens as a kid, she was being fully prepared for her gift- her son- and didn’t even know it.

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If there’s one thing we love about actress, Monica Calhoun (besides her acting skills) it’s her willingness to share the special bond she has with her special needs son on social media.

The 49 year old Players Club veteran is teaching her fans a lot, by simply allowing her thousands of online followers to gain greater insight into who she is as a mother, and also who her 20-year-old son is as a young man. She shares countless posts of herself chillin’ with her son – who happens to be blind – and one of her post truly stole many hearts.

Monica Calhoun Guides Her Son Through Water…The Bond Is Beautiful

In 2018, Monica shared video footage of her and her son having a beautiful bonding moment in a swimming pool. She was apparently teaching him how to float on his back. The most touching factor in all of this, is that the level of pure, unconditional trust he has in his mother -that he knows she will always have his back- shines through in the way he’s at complete comfort in her arms. Peep their ‘fun-in-the-sun-day’ below:

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Eclectic Soul LLC (@monicacalhoun1)

Of course, Monica’s fans fell in love with her and her son’s unwavering bond all over again, after viewing their swimming video:

bessie_daug****: “There is no greater bond than the bond between mother and child ”

strategyg****: “That’s what you call love right there sis ✊”

quorrie_me****: “You are so dope, God blessed you with an angel of his very own to love “

Former “227” and “The Parkers” actress, Countess Vaughn, also chimed in:

countessdvaughn- “Yes yes she is a great mom ‍♂️”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi4hgzClSg-/

From the outside looking in, it’s easy to view Monica as “strong” for the way she helps her son. To Monica though, she probably views her strength as simply being a mother who loves her child unconditionally. What many may also find interesting, is Monica’s ability- as a person with eyesight- to so effortlessly relate to her son without his eyesight. That’s partially because having a close loved one who’s also blind, is nothing new for Monica. She’s grown up with it her entire life. In case you missed our prior report about her brother, see details below.

What Her Son’s & Brother’s Blindness Taught Her About Life

Like her son, Monica’s brother is also blind. In a previous interview with Smartalecmusic, Monica spoke of how she was affected by growing up with her younger brother, Eric, who was born blind.

Monica Calhoun: “The way I grew up is just a little bit different than everybody else, because my brother was born blind. So my perception on the world and things is just a little bit different. … My compassion and my sensitivity are heightened because of my brother’s blindness…and spending a lot of time with him. And you know, teaching him things that I’ve learned…and then vice versa somewhat. Me spending time with him at his programs…like ‘The Braille Institute’…just different little things. So I got a chance to experience life on a different level. Patience in watching these people that volunteer to work with children that have some sort of impairment..to teach them how to water ski or whatever the activity was.” [Monica says she learned how to have that same type of patience].”

We’re not sure if Monica’s son and brother’s blindness is just a coincidence, or if it stems from some type of a hereditable condition. But what’s truly amazing, is that all the while, Monica was learning to see the world through a different lens as a kid, she was being fully prepared for her gift- her son- and didn’t even know it.

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If there’s one thing we love about actress, Monica Calhoun (besides her acting skills) it’s her willingness to share the special bond she has with her special needs son on social media.

The 47 year old Players Club veteran is teaching her fans a lot, by simply allowing her thousands of online followers to gain greater insight into who she is as a mother and also who her 18-year-old son is as a young man. She shares countless posts of herself chillin’ with her son – who happens to be blind – and one of her more recent posts, stole many hearts.

Monica Calhoun Guides Her Son Through Water…The Bond Is Beautiful

A few days ago, Monica shared video footage of her and her son having a beautiful bonding moment in a swimming pool. She was apparently teaching him how to float on his back. The most touching factor in all of this, is that the level of pure, unconditional trust he has in his mother -that he knows she will always have his back- shines through in the way he’s at complete comfort in her arms. Peep their ‘fun-in-the-sun-day’ below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnSQfxznOj-/

Of course, Monica’s fans fell in love with her and her son’s unwavering bond all over again, after viewing their swimming video:

bessie_daug****: “There is no greater bond than the bond between mother and child ”

strategyg****: “That’s what you call love right there sis ✊”

quorrie_me****: “You are so dope, God blessed you with an angel of his very own to love “

Former “227” and “The Parkers” actress, Countess Vaughn, also chimed in:

countessdvaughn- “Yes yes she is a great mom ‍♂️”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi4hgzClSg-/

From the outside looking in, it’s easy to view Monica as “strong” for the way she helps her son. To Monica though, she probably views her strength as simply being a mother who loves her child unconditionally. What many may also find interesting, is Monica’s ability- as a person with eyesight- to so effortlessly relate to her son without his eyesight. That’s partially because having a close loved one who’s also blind, is nothing new for Monica. She’s grown up with it her entire life. In case you missed our prior report about her brother, see details below.

What Her Son’s & Brother’s Blindness Taught Her About Life

Like her son, Monica’s brother is also blind. In a previous interview with Smartalecmusic, Monica spoke of how she was affected by growing up with her younger brother, Eric, who was born blind.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgwjZP2FygL/

Monica Calhoun: “The way I grew up is just a little bit different than everybody else, because my brother was born blind. So my perception on the world and things is just a little bit different. … My compassion and my sensitivity are heightened because of my brother’s blindness…and spending a lot of time with him. And you know, teaching him things that I’ve learned…and then vice versa somewhat. Me spending time with him at his programs…like ‘The Braille Institute’…just different little things. So I got a chance to experience life on a different level. Patience in watching these people that volunteer to work with children that have some sort of impairment..to teach them how to water ski or whatever the activity was.” [Monica says she learned how to have that same type of patience].”

We’re not sure if Monica’s son and brother’s blindness is just a coincidence, or if it stems from some type of a hereditable condition. But what’s truly amazing, is that all the while, Monica was learning to see the world through a different lens as a kid, she was being fully prepared for her gift- her son- and didn’t even know it.

The post Actress Monica Calhoun Shared Touching Moments Teaching Her Blind Son To Swim appeared first on I Love Old School Music.

If there’s one thing we love about actress, Monica Calhoun (besides her acting skills) it’s her willingness to share the special bond she has with her special needs son on social media.

The 47 year old Players Club veteran is teaching her fans a lot, by simply allowing her thousands of online followers to gain greater insight into who she is as a mother and also who her 18-year-old son is as a young man. She shares countless posts of herself chillin’ with her son – who happens to be blind – and one of her more recent posts, stole many hearts.

Monica Calhoun Guides Her Son Through Water…The Bond Is Beautiful

A few days ago, Monica shared video footage of her and her son having a beautiful bonding moment in a swimming pool. She was apparently teaching him how to float on his back. The most touching factor in all of this, is that the level of pure, unconditional trust he has in his mother -that he knows she will always have his back- shines through in the way he’s at complete comfort in her arms. Peep their ‘fun-in-the-sun-day’ below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnSQfxznOj-/

Of course, Monica’s fans fell in love with her and her son’s unwavering bond all over again, after viewing their swimming video:

bessie_daug****: “There is no greater bond than the bond between mother and child ”

strategyg****: “That’s what you call love right there sis ✊”

quorrie_me****: “You are so dope, God blessed you with an angel of his very own to love “

Former “227” and “The Parkers” actress, Countess Vaughn, also chimed in:

countessdvaughn- “Yes yes she is a great mom ‍♂️”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi4hgzClSg-/

From the outside looking in, it’s easy to view Monica as “strong” for the way she helps her son. To Monica though, she probably views her strength as simply being a mother who loves her child unconditionally. What many may also find interesting, is Monica’s ability- as a person with eyesight- to so effortlessly relate to her son without his eyesight. That’s partially because having a close loved one who’s also blind, is nothing new for Monica. She’s grown up with it her entire life. In case you missed our prior report about her brother, see details below.

What Her Son’s & Brother’s Blindness Taught Her About Life

Like her son, Monica’s brother is also blind. In a previous interview with Smartalecmusic, Monica spoke of how she was affected by growing up with her younger brother, Eric, who was born blind.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgwjZP2FygL/

Monica Calhoun: “The way I grew up is just a little bit different than everybody else, because my brother was born blind. So my perception on the world and things is just a little bit different. … My compassion and my sensitivity are heightened because of my brother’s blindness…and spending a lot of time with him. And you know, teaching him things that I’ve learned…and then vice versa somewhat. Me spending time with him at his programs…like ‘The Braille Institute’…just different little things. So I got a chance to experience life on a different level. Patience in watching these people that volunteer to work with children that have some sort of impairment..to teach them how to water ski or whatever the activity was.” [Monica says she learned how to have that same type of patience].”

We’re not sure if Monica’s son and brother’s blindness is just a coincidence, or if it stems from some type of a hereditable condition. But what’s truly amazing, is that all the while, Monica was learning to see the world through a different lens as a kid, she was being fully prepared for her gift- her son- and didn’t even know it.

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Monica Calhoun Reveals Son’s Challenges

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Monica’s teen son and brother are blind. The close relationship she has with her son is a beautiful thing to see and she often posts about their relationship on social media.

When Monica brought her son as her ‘date’ to the premiere of “The Best Man Holiday” a few years ago, it was the first time the public learned that he was blind. Since then, folks have fallen in love with the young man who always shows love to his Mom on Instagram.

What Her Son’s & Brother’s Blindness Taught Her About Life

In a previous interview with Smartalecmusic, Monica spoke of how she was affected by growing up with her younger brother, Eric, who was born blind.

Monica Calhoun: “The way I grew up is just a little bit different than everybody else, because my brother was born blind. So my perception on the world and things is just a little bit different. … My compassion and my sensitivity are heightened because of my brother’s blindness…and spending a lot of time with him. And you know, teaching him things that I’ve learned…and then vice versa somewhat. Me spending time with him at his programs…like ‘The Braille Institute’…just different little things. So I got a chance to experience life on a different level. Patience in watching these people that volunteer to work with children that have some sort of impairment..to teach them how to water ski or whatever the activity was.” [Monica says she learned how to have that same type of patience].”

We’re not sure if Monica’s son and brother’s blindness is just a coincidence, or if it stems from some type of a hereditable condition. But what’s truly amazing is that all the while Monica was learning to see the world through a different lens as a kid, she was being fully prepared for her gift- her son- and didn’t even know it.

The Incredible Thing Her Mother Did That Made Headlines

Monica’s mom, Lorraine Calhoun, made headlines in 1976, when Monica was 4 years old and her brother was 2. By that time, Lorraine had relocated her family from their hometown of Philadelphia, to the Virgin Islands. Her remarkable accomplishment while there, was that she pushed law makers in the Virgin Islands (where she and her two kids were living at the time) to adapt a system similar to the U.S. assistance programs for low income families who have children with special needs, because the cost of care for them was impossible to maintain on the standard household income at that time. Above is a newspaper clipping of Lorraine with her then toddlers, Monica and Eric.

Monica and her family lived in the Virgin Islands when Monica was pre-school age to second grade age, while her mother pursued her college degree there. They then moved back to the states and Monica has made Los Angeles her home for many years.

In her interview, Monica admitted that caring for her brother and her son is also what has kept her grounded in the oftentimes superficial world of Hollywood. She also cautioned all up and coming actors not to “lose their souls” in the process of pursuing their dreams and find their souls on the “back of a milk carton.” in a manner in which their own momma wouldn’t even “recognize” them. Well said Ms. Calhoun.

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We located a video clip of Monica singing her heart out in the 2005 stage play, “Friends & Lovers,” where she played the lead role of “Debra” a pregnant mother who’s husband was suddenly killed. The clip is a lil’ foggy, but her vocals are crystal clear…check it out below…

(VIDEO) MONICA CALHOUN SINGING LIKE NOBODY’S BUSINESS!

“I auditioned for the school of arts, I could only pick one major, so I picked theater. […] But during that time, even though I was doing theater in high school, I was in a choir with H.E. Barnum and we were traveling everywhere…doing shows here and there. […] And because of H.B.’s relationships, I did session work with Jeffrey Osborne, Donna Summer, Quincy Jones, and Stevie Wonder.”

Monica Calhoun is still getting her acting on though and she will be featured in the upcoming BET New Edition biopic movie, “The New Edition Story,” where she will play Ralph Tresvant’s mother, Patricia Tresvant. Below is a photo of Ralph with his mother back in the day…

The other actresses who will portray the mothers of New Edition are:

• LaLa Anthony as Yvette Nicole Brown
• Yvette Nicole Brown as Michael Bivins’ mother Shirley Bivins
• Lisa Nicole Carson as Ricky Bell’s mother Mae Bell
• Sandi McCree as Bobby Brown’s mother Carole Brown

When Monica isn’t working, she’s fulfilled with her main passion in life and that is hanging with her special needs teen son, whom she loves to death. We can’t wait to see Monica in the N.E. movie and we’ll keep our fingers crossed that she’ll decide to sing again one day.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, WATCH NEW EDITION’S EXTENDED BIOPIC TRAILER OF THE EPIC ONSTAGE FIGHT