burnout… Fronting…Fake it till you make it… how Imposter Syndrome can threaten our happiness. 10 May 201920 Nov 2019 I know a lot of material on this blog is in condemnation of putting up a front. About presenting ourselves as someone else. About the fake belief in values that…
feminism… Don’t worry! Bhabi will get it. 9 May 20192 Oct 2019 "Ugh! Forgot to lock the door. Where's Bhabi? Hey Bhabi! Can you lock the door please?" "I don't feel like going out with Ami tonight. Why are there so many…
humanity… Nosy Nancies! Some ways on how to nosy less…. 8 May 201925 Aug 2019 Ugh! Nosiness! One of the most unbecoming things. Immediate turn-off. Big social faux pas. But I'm sure when you've tried to call people out they've explained it away as genuine,…
humanity… Conservative and orthodox? Anything but! An insider’s account of a Muslim household during Ramadan and other times of the year. 7 May 201925 Aug 2019 My husband is a hands-on dad. But Ramadan is his time to shine in household chores. Truly. His strong ideas about division of labor and egalitarian households come full force…
humanity… Parents are not above any fault that kids can make. 6 May 20197 Oct 2019 Don't rip into me because I said something that's considered societal heresy. I can explain myself both from the perspective of a daughter who is immensely proud of her parents…
humanity… My best friend’s secret wasn’t safe with me. 5 May 201925 Aug 2019 "Why did you tell him what we talked about?" "But you didn't tell me not to". "I thought it was safe with you. I haven't even told my mom yet".…
humanity… Arrogance doesn’t serve any purpose. 4 May 201925 Aug 2019 Can you define arrogance? Honestly, I can't. But I can identify it. Anytime I met arrogance I came out of the interaction feeling small and insignificant without really a solid…
autism… Your children are not your children 2 May 201925 Aug 2019 Your children are not your children, They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself, They come through you but not from you, And though they are with…
burnout… Ask for help and prevent burn out. 1 May 201920 Nov 2019 Don't think I'm making a recommendation without practicing it myself. I would've burned out if I didn't employ methods to prevent it. I would've definitely not been able to work…
feminism… Staying married is a choice. And this choice empowers me everyday. 1 May 201925 Aug 2019 Everyday. Staying married is a choice everyday. Everyday we make the decision to be with our spouse. Everyday we evaluate our relationship and want to stay in it. This is…
My mind as a woman 