They say you have two lives and the second one starts when you realize you have just one. In 2013, I embarked on the journey of writing poems about the joys and struggles of being a new mom. Rhyming words became my solace, my therapy in the whirlwind of diapers and sleepless nights. Many loved my writing but despite their encouragement to publish my thoughts, the idea filled me with doubt. Who would want to read the musings of a sleep-deprived mother? Then, in 2022, I hit rock bottom when life dealt a devastating blow. My cardiologist’s words hung heavy – a second open-heart surgery. Suddenly ..read more

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I know a mother with young children, tirelessly tending to their everyday need and navigating the challenges of early parenthood. She experiences sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and the constant juggling act of nurturing and keeping her little ones safe. I know a mother with school-aged children, who embraces the daily chaos of coordinating schedules, helping with school work, and cheering on her kids at their various activities. She balances her own aspirations and dreams with the demands of parenthood. I know a mother with teenagers, navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence ..read more

Picture by Pexels Amidst cherry blooms, Petals softly kiss the ground, Spring’s fleeting beauty ..read more

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Are we living in a construct of escape? Where reality is often too hard to take. So it’s easy to turn to screens to distract minds, And numb feelings with substances of all kinds. Hiding behind social media masks, and chasing after likes to fulfill our tasks. Bingeing on TV shows and endless streams, And losing ourselves in virtual dreams. We shop ’til we drop to forget our woes, And drown in food to comfort our souls. We seek constant stimulation to avoid boredom, And rarely stop to face our own kingdom. But in this world of constant distraction, We miss the beauty of true interaction. We fo ..read more

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