Someone within our family just recently passed away. I didn't know them too well. I did know of their life, and the struggles they've had to endure. Sadly, they left behind a young child. My heart broke at the thought of how young this person was - the particular circumstances of their life wasn't easy. … Continue reading Surviving a Goodbye
Life
Learning to Communicate
Not to toot my own horn, but I've been told from time to time that I have decent communication skills in the workplace. I am well-spoken, clear and professional. I am able to speak publicly to both large and important audiences without hesitation. My writing skills reflect the same. I sometimes am asked as to … Continue reading Learning to Communicate
Just a Bit Longer
I have never been a fan of medication. I liked the idea that you can take a small pill to take away a temporary headache or pain. But those things were short term and never routine. Anything over a one time event meant something else to me. It meant a permanent problem. Thus, I incorrectly … Continue reading Just a Bit Longer
Positive Attitude!
The anticipation had built for some time. I knew that this moment would come. At the end of the day, I was summoned nonchalantly for a discussion. "Here it comes...", I thought to myself. "After all this time, here it is." Although I knew exactly what the contents of the discussion would be. I could … Continue reading Positive Attitude!
365 Days
It seemed so unfair. I was finally making progress with my recovery from Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. I was finally starting to enjoy motherhood. Yet, I had to leave that all behind and go back to being in the corporate world. It’s hard to believe, but a year ago today, I went back to work … Continue reading 365 Days
The Last Words
The memory of that day will always be indelible. The time following it remain charred and broken. When we said good-bye, we had no idea that it would be our last. It happened so long ago. The day began with such tension. The reasons for the arguments were nothing but normal things between mother and … Continue reading The Last Words
Avoiding the Overshare
At first, it seemed so innocent. Just another innocuous post from someone I used to know. Soon, they posted more frequently. What's more, each one became a little more personal and detailed than the last. Then, the floodgates opened. Very personal details about their life, not so subtle hints about their health and relationships were … Continue reading Avoiding the Overshare
A Mommy Story: Preparing for Motherhood
The first Mommy Story post for this year is from Seema. Unforeseen circumstances led an expecting Seema to face motherhood without much support. With careful planning, she was able to build a foundation to help her and her children. Preparing To Give Birth Going through the process of procreating is challenging for most women. Managing … Continue reading A Mommy Story: Preparing for Motherhood
Struggle and Growth
It’s amazing how fast the year has gone by. Yet, when I think back to the beginning of it, that time seems so far away. In the beginning of 2017, I was a different person. I was suffering and hoping that changes weren't so far away. I had started a new anti-depressant and was given … Continue reading Struggle and Growth
A Look Back
A friend of mine recently gave birth in the very same hospital that I did. Certain details of our experiences were close. We went into labor early due to unexpected circumstances. Her son weighed and measured closely to mine. They were placed one room away from where I was. Yet, in many ways, we were … Continue reading A Look Back
This Mommy is Real 