She has been dubbed one of the most controversial public figures after selling her menstrual blood. The proud mom and businesswoman discovered a fetish many men have called 'menophilia' (a fetish where the sight, smell, feel, taste and thought of menstruation and blood is sexually arousing). Away from the limelight, Bargeoise Brazil ,real name Ennie Tembie Cleary, says her ability to mother her son Cognac, who she named after an alcoholic drink has been her biggest achievement. Bargeoise Brazil has opened up to ZiMoja about her 15 year old bisexual son. "I know people will mock me for speaking about a minor, but he is fully aware. I have asked him for permission to speak about his sexuality and he has agreed. He would happily like us to discuss the challenges between parents and kids and the issue of sexuality," says Bargeoise Brazil.

NO JUDGEMENT

Cognac broke the news to her one day while she was bathing. "He was 11 years old when he confessed to his father and me." She says the conversation about his sexuality went swiftly. "We had explained to him that we love him and we accept his sexuality because we aren't a judgemental family," she says. "He's my only son and I can't afford to lose him due to any stupidity or homophobic beliefs. Ever since he was a young boy people throughout social media would insult Cognac calling him gay and I would clap back saying that I would love for him to be gay, that way we can go shopping together because I don't like friends around me. Most of them are evil!"

ACCEPTANCE

As his mother Bargeoise Brazil says that she is very proud of her son for the confidence to tell her and not keep it in him. "I am also proud of him for allowing me to have it published for the world to know. I've always loved him, and I continue to love him to this day." Bargeoise Brazil adds that from time to time she's asked him if he's positive and sure about his sexuality. "I don't want a child who changes their sexuality whenever you ask them!" she says. "He had been interested in the gay, lesbian, and other LGBTQ+ members. His father and I would always explain to him what it means to be gay or lesbian,' she says. "We'd always go to the pride marches every year with his father to celebrate and support other LGBTQ+ members. Of course, I want my son to be comfortable so I did ask him if he was sure he was comfortable with people knowing his sexuality and he had said and I quote, 'I would prefer I told the world my story rather than a clout chasing hater'."

SUPPORT

Cognac has told her several times that his peers are extremely supportive and that they have respect for him. He only surrounds himself with peers who respect his sexuality and him as a person. He doesn't tolerate any form of disrespect or discrimination towards him or the LGBTQ+ group," she says. "Cognac is very strong so I wouldn't have to worry about him getting bullied. But just in case; I've taught him forms of self-defence. Kids can be very cruel and I don't want my son to feel threatened or helpless because sometimes there's no time to run to the teacher when you are surrounded by a gang of disgusting children who hate you for your sexuality," she says. "I support Cognac emotionally. I give him clarification even though he doesn't need it. I am a first-time mother so every second with him is new knowledge and a new experience. I can't afford for my son to grow up being scared of being isolated from the rest of society just because of their pathetic standards of what's considered normal."