Losing a Child in the South Asian Community
Growing up, I never heard of anyone having fertility issues, miscarriages, losing a child nor having stillborn babies. I recall plenty of people inquiring about why a certain perso
My First Vacation Without Alcohol
In my adolescent to adult life, I have never gone on a vacation without alcohol. To be honest, I’ve revolved my trips around alcohol. From wine tasting to bar hopping to finding
Having An Interracial Relationship In A South Asian Family
Four years ago, I met a boy. A boy who happened to be half Filipino and half Italian. A boy who was not Indian. And, let me tell you, it was confusing in itself. I grew up hearing
I am not a “Mompreneur”, I am an Entrepreneur
I am not a “Mompreneur”, I am an entrepreneur. I actually take umbrage at being called a “mompreneur.” To me it is not an intentionally diminutive label, but I find
Infertility, A Mountain I Did Not Want to Move
Infertility, a mountain I did not want to move. I remember at one point a friend so kindly and from the best place in her heart said, “You were given this mountain to show others
Habits To Cultivate Your Life
Have you paused to consider your goals and what habits to cultivate to reach them? Have you really taken a moment to consider what it is you want in your life? Do your actions and
What I Wish I Could Tell My 17-Year Old Self
Looking back, there are so many things I wish I could tell my 17-year old self. At 17, I remember looking forward to college. I was looking forward to leaving high school behind an
Losing a Parent and Struggles in Marriage
When my husband and I first met, everything was laid out on the table as to what I could expect and losing a parent and struggles in marriage was something we never thought. He was
Five Tips to Prevent Diabetes
Today, we are sharing five tips to prevent diabetes, something that is all too common amongst south Asians. The American Diabetes Association created The American Diabetes Alert Da
Have You Scheduled Your Annual Health Check?
You know the feeling – that uneasiness when you can’t quite recall when your last dedicated blood workup was or your cervical screen or your breast check. It’s that time