Another birthday has come and gone, and as I reflect on the past year, I can’t help but feel a mix of gratitude and anticipation. While I’m grateful for the experiences and lessons I’ve gained, I can’t shake the feeling that there’s still...
Be warned: Long post ahead… Growing up as the eldest daughter is more than a thing of pride, plus I was also the only child for 12.5yrs before my sister came along. It often comes with a legacy of unspoken responsibilities, a mantle that falls on you, whether...
School is a place where we’re supposed to learn the foundations for our future. But often, the curriculum is so focused on academics that it neglects other essential life skills. Here are a few things I wish we had been taught in school instead of just books and...
As promised, here is the 2nd post – structured 30-day “healing from toxic family” roadmap. Read the first post here This roadmap blends emotional work, self-care, and practical steps so you’re not just thinking about healing—you’re actively living it. It’s...
I have always been someone who kept to herself, led a private life [not announcing her moves or life updates online]. Heck, I wouldn’t even share my travel plans even with closest friends, not until I had boarded the train, flight or bus and over a period of...
Growing up, we’re taught that family is everything. But what happens when your family becomes the very source of your pain?I once spoke to a friend who would tense up every time her phone rang—it was her mother, ready with criticism disguised as “concern.” Over time,...
