Motherhood nothing can prepare you for it. No matter how many courses and classes you take, you will always find yourself winging it this parenthood thing... At times you feel like a failure but best believe your kids want the most your unconditional love. It's great you read books about toddlers and how to best …
Reflecting
Today I felt utterly like I have failed! In life! I am self-aware and I know my triggers... But today I discovered a new toxic trait... Apparently, I punish myself when things out of my control happen that I think I should have control over... I didn't realize this before, but now I do... So …
comes in three
I am three I am one two and three... I am me I am a mother One two three I am three You see, you talk to me, you are talking to all of me.
Content and wantings
I don't ask for much, that doesn't mean I don't want more. Sure I want to wake up and see the beauty surrounding me. I want to wake up and feel energetic. Sure I want so much more. But I don't ask because I am grateful. I am thankful. At times when I am alone …
Stronger and kinder
Those who have been burned, and torn apart who managed to come out stronger and kinder... Don't mess with us. We forgive but we cut you off in the name of peace. I can't sit and sip tea with someone who kicks those who are down... Strength without kindness is bitterness baby!
My life and what I give to you
My life is not just for me it's yours too. By this, I don't mean take it! No, I give you from myself by being of service... In listening... In loving and sharing my healing with you. My purpose is not to live just to die. Even wounds have a purpose.. when you hurt... I …
Osman the cap driver
Her face sparkled like a star in the moonlight, I took down the windows to let in the cold breeze. We drove for hours and she kept looking at the mirror as if she was expecting to see someone or something. - there is no one behind us, and no one drives to the outskirts …
Optimist learning to be a realist
I am reminded how far away my dreams are by the weight of the fatigue... How I can barely move painlessly... My mind carries me and my heart full of love. But most days I just get through the pain... Is it ok to say to one's self, one day, one beautiful day things will …
grown up vs child’s experience
Grown-up experiences need to be separated from a child's experience. I see it in my childhood, I remember while we were refugees, I felt safe as long as my mother was next to me. When I see a long line of trucks and cars, and people carrying their belonging on the top of their heads... …
