Twenty-four years ago today I made one of the scariest, yet bravest decisions ever – I said “I Do” to you – not because I was head-over-heels in love with you, but because I was pregnant and I wanted to offer our child a permanent and loving family. It didn’t matter what society said, I knew better. I knew that…
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Mother’s Day has come and gone, and I am pleased to announce that Psycho-Mom did not make an appearance! Turns out that I am not that different from Bruce Banner, who works hard to keep his alter ego – Marvel Comics Superhero, The Hulk – at bay when he is subjected to emotional stress. via GIPHY Granted, I still attend…
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How not to be a psycho mom on Mother’s Day. In my last post, I wrote about the moments – how special they are, because they become tomorrow’s precious memories; and thankfully, my family experienced some special moments as we celebrated my nephew’s wedding this past weekend. This guy is so special to me. He’s been a part of our…
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I wasn’t able to write a blog post last week. Though I had many words in my heart to share, they never made it to the keyboard because life was happening – busily sweeping me from one task to the other – at times, without a moment to exhale. We experienced the birth of a baby, the death of his…
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The value of living a small life… I once heard Oprah Winfrey say that she leads a BIG life. As I pondered her statement, I understood exactly what she meant, and I agreed fully. Shortly after, it lead me to a conclusion of my own…I lead a rather small life. I am not known by the masses. I do not…
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