I can handle challenges in my life. And it’s ok to ask for help. This year has been both the most blessed and one of the most challenging periods in my life. Becoming a mother has stretched me past limits I never even imagined possible. And I’ve learned how much more I’m capable of than … Read more
Worrying isn’t going to solve my problem. But tuning in to what’s making me worry can help. I tend to be a worrier. And if there’s one thing I’ve noticed over the years – it’s that once I start worrying about something, it’s very hard to stop. I think most of us that get caught … Read more
I can feel afraid and face my fear at the same time. Fear has a way of paralyzing us sometimes. It can make us overthink things, worry that making a mistake will make a difficult situation even harder, or keep us from doing something that we’ve wanted to for a long time because we don’t … Read more
I choose to feel my feelings. And I can get the support I need in the process. As a highly sensitive person, I’ve always been one to feel things deeply. And over the last couple of years, some of these feelings have greatly intensified. Experiencing my first pregnancy, having a baby, and moving across the … Read more
Helloooo friends! It’s been a little while since I last blogged. About 7 months to be exact. And life is looking quite different these days than when we last caught up. If you read my most recent post, you may remember that I was 9 months pregnant at the time. And now… I’m officially a … Read more
Are you ready for this? This is a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. Because I’m currently days to weeks away from giving birth. And I have no idea where the last 9 months have gone! It’s crazy to me how quickly this pregnancy has flown by. Especially because, in so many ways, … Read more
Hello there lovelies! I hope you’re doing well these days. Can you believe we’re already half-way through July? The summer’s in full swing, but it definitely hasn’t been the average one. Personally, I’ve been itching for a relaxing getaway these past few months – but it wasn’t meant to be this year. So instead, I’m … Read more
2020 has definitely been off to an intense start. We’re almost halfway through the year and the world’s been going through some major shifts – bigger than most of us have ever seen before. And this past month in the US has been a particularly important one. The country is confronting one of the biggest … Read more
This Ramadan’s been different. It’s a version of this month that I didn’t imagine possible. There haven’t been any iftar gatherings or nightly prayers at the mosque. And our sense of community has shifted into an entirely virtual experience. It’s also been different on a more personal level for me this year – since I’m … Read more
Helloooo Friends! It’s been a while! I took an unexpected break from blogging, but I’m officially back at it and it feels so good to be writing again. I’ve missed you all! And even though it’s only been a couple of months since my last post, the world feels very different than it did back … Read more
