Home is not just walls or a place; home is the embrace of my parents, the safety of knowing they were my roots. Home is the laughter and warmth of family, the place where I first learnt love and belonging. Home is, in my amazing, beautiful girls, in their voices, their hugs, and the wayContinue reading “What feels like Home”
Tag Archives: emotional and mental well-being
The myth of sacrifice in relationships
Somewhere along the line, I, too, believed that sacrifice was the mark of true commitment in relationships. I thought love meant putting my needs aside, letting go of parts of myself, and carrying the weight in silence just to keep the bond intact. For a while, I convinced myself this was strength, loyalty, and evenContinue reading “The myth of sacrifice in relationships”
Happy 30th birthday to my firstborn.
My Dearest Firstborn Happy 30th birthday, my beautiful firstborn. As I write this, I am overwhelmed by memories spanning three decades—from the miraculous moment of your birth to the incredible woman you’ve become today. Although time has passed, each memory remains etched deeply in my heart. I know I was not a perfect mom, andContinue reading “Happy 30th birthday to my firstborn.”
Psychological resilience
Psychological resilience isn’t developed through constant positivity or feeling good all the time; rather, it emerges from learning how to navigate and endure discomfort, challenges, and negative emotions. Resilience is about getting better at feeling bad—facing stress, fear, disappointment, or failure and still finding ways to move forward. When we embrace discomfort, we develop theContinue reading “Psychological resilience”
