Understanding my Mother by Becoming a Mother Myself
Photo by Shutterstock.com It is the natural progression. My amma could do no wrong when I was a kid. Then ...
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I Miss my ma, Especially now That COVID-19 Separates Us
Photo by Dragon Images via Shutterstock.com "Ma" was written during Mother's Day in 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit ...
Connecting my Stories With Those of my mom and Grandma
Oftentimes, we have a one-sided narrative about grandparents. Their thoughts and opinions are ignored, or their different perspectives are seen ...
Is ‘Izzat’ Really Too Much to Ask for?
When I think of patience, I think of the women in my life. Sisters, mothers, wives, sisters-in-law or daughters-in-law. The ...
I Lost Myself When I Became A ‘Wife’
It’s easy to somehow get so focused on a single label and allow the fog of it to overcome you. ...
Learning to Stop Taking Death for Granted Through Poetry
Imagine taking care of a child, devoting your energy to molding a person you hope society will take care of, ...
Helping my Immigrant Mother Write an Email Made me Understand How Women of Color are Uniquely Capable of Revolutionizing the English Language
To err is human. But if you’re a woman of color, erring is inconceivable. Women of color can’t afford to make ...
On Religion and Menstruation: How Fighting Taboos Starts at Home
In spite of how challenging these conversations may be, they are always worthwhile. And when I am unable to make ...
How two Years in Pakistan Made me Reconsider my Values on Parenting
I’m not sure if it was the "Precious Firstborn Syndrome" or because she was a girl, but it became more ...
5 Reasons Why You Need a Mommy Support Group in Your Life
Parenting is tough and can be a lonely journey. Here are 5 reasons why you need a mommy support group ...
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