7 Ways To Give Yourself Grace in Motherhood
The mental load of motherhood is heavy. Parenting a toddler is heavier! When you mix in pandemic, chaos, and uncertainty — feelings of suffocation arise. S
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
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
5 Pieces of Advice For A New Mom During A Pandemic
I was in my hospital room when it occurred to me how different things were going to be this time and I was leaving my hospital room when I thought of the 5 pieces of advice for a n
A Professional Makeup Artist’s Cure For Dry Hands
Winters are harsh all around but dry, cracked hands makes the season especially tough to cope with. With frequent hand washing and constant use of hand sanitizer as a protective me
Owning Motherhood: How I Gave Birth To A New Identity As A SAHM
I wake up every morning to the same sight, at 7 a.m. sharp no less: my 9 month-old wobbling around in her crib, trying desperately to hold on to the railings while she grins at me,
Struggles with Addiction and Postpartum Depression
We know in South Asian culture so many topics are taboo. Two that I’ve experienced are addiction and postpartum depression. When both occurred in my life simultaneously, I lo
Marriage Advice: Evolve or Repeat
Evolve or Repeat. This is my marriage advice. Think about it. You are two different people, two different upbringings, two different identities. Learning to appreciate and respect
Starting The Year With The Practice Of Journaling
January is a time of fresh beginnings. It is often a time when we look to the months ahead, and begin to set some intentions or even goals like starting the year with the practice
There Is More To Motherhood Than The Child
I wish someone told me that motherhood is more about the mother than the child. Before I share more, I want to clarify. It’s absolutely about the child, but not in the way I orig