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… I remember every adult who made me feel crummy. 3 May 201925 Aug 2019 I know some of us roll our eyes when advocacy for children is discussed. We don't like to think of little humans with big egos and huge self-respect. We don't…
feminism… Hey sister! May be have Iftar together? 30 Apr 201919 May 2020 "Sonia! Please let me know when I can invite them? I don't like eating at others' place and never asking them over." I heard my husband badgering me for the…
humanity… That wound you just gave usually leaves a scar 29 Apr 201925 Aug 2019 I'm sure we have all made someone feel crummy with our words at some point in our lives. As growing kids who are fast becoming independent we have said a…
burnout… Gratitude is an exercise in contentment. 28 Apr 201925 Nov 2019 Gratitude is easy and difficult. It's easy when things are all going according to our plan and everything works out perfectly with minimal effort. It's very easy to be grateful.…
humanity… Empathy can save lives. 26 Apr 201925 Aug 2019 Another overstatement, Sonia? No, let me explain! Empathy is to our soul like our favorite music is to our ears. It's soothing and uplifting. It makes us see the brighter…
My mind as a woman 