autism… The fruit of our labor 30 May 201925 Aug 2019 The biggest fruit of our labor is our children. We tend to them with our sweat and blood. We cry for them and laugh with them. There's nothing more important…
humanity… Honesty is a journey. 18 May 201925 Aug 2019 When I started writing I had a clear purpose. I didn't consider myself a writer. I did however know that life can happen in unexpected ways. I started writing when…
autism… My kids call their mother “Baba”. 15 May 201925 Aug 2019 Whatever I may say about Adnan's lax parenting skills , he has become a mother of sorts to my kids. Here's how. 1. Stays up with them while tells me…
feminism… Rebuttal for “buttal” talk. 14 May 201925 Aug 2019 Parents, particularly Pakistani parents, treat their kids like their ancestral property. No qualms with that. It's my culture. I don’t like it but that's all I've got to call my…
feminism… Retain politeness and remove ass-kissing from our vocabulary…bringing politeness back in vogue. 14 May 201925 Aug 2019 I'm a polite person. And before you disagree let me preface it by saying that I'm a polite person under most circumstances. I'm hoping that has been your experience with…
autism… Taming my inner imp. Confessions of a smart ass. 12 May 201925 Aug 2019 Sorry some language on this blog is going to come across as erratic and slightly immature but I was a smart ass. And that made me a smart mouth. Because…
autism… I know it’s a strap-on but it works……a special needs mom’s confession about relying on hope as her sustenance. 10 May 201920 Nov 2019 What goes through your mind when you hear "special needs child" or a "special needs family"? You probably feel one of the many human emotions that we reserve for disability.…
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… 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…
My mind as a woman 