In July 2023, I embarked on a pilgrimage to revisit the lands where my enslaved ancestors were once bound in servitude. The journey began with a flight from New York City to St. Louis, Missouri, followed by a two-hour drive to the flat and lush terrain of Audrain and Callaway County. There, I had the overwhelming experience of meeting descendants of Newsom and Celia from various walks of life, representing both black and white communities. The main purpose of our gathering remains unclear, but for me, it was an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of my ancestor's life, as well as that of her parents and possibly their ancestors. I also contemplated how Celia's fate might be judged if she were living in today's world. While honoring our ancestral past is crucial, we must also create space for introspection and critique within our family history. The case against Celia, now nearly 170 years old, has seen few true descendants able to share their voices, prompting me to offer my perspective as Celia Newsom's Great-great-great-great-grandson.