Hi, I’m Rhea Malhotra – a mom who overcame postpartum depression through practical, daily steps. Three years ago, I thought feeling overwhelmed and disconnected was just “normal” new motherhood. It wasn’t. Here’s exactly what worked for my recovery. Soon after I delivered my first child, my body went through dramatic changes that no one had …
“Beta, you’re making him weak. In our time, children listened to elders without question. This gentle parenting nonsense will spoil him completely.” These words from my mother-in-law hit me like a truck last Tuesday evening. Here I was, dealing with gentle parenting criticism from the person whose opinion mattered most to my husband. As I …
As a mother to Hitarth, who’s now 7, I still vividly remember his toddler years — back when he was around 3, curious and adventurous, and I was always on the lookout for independent activities for toddlers that did more than just keep his little hands busy. I wanted activities that actually built confidence, responsibility, …
Strength is not always about lifting heavy weights or running long distances.Sometimes, it’s about carrying pain in your heart every single day, yet still finding a way to smile for the sake of your children. I know a woman like that.A mother.A wife.A daughter-in-law. From the outside, she looks like a cheerful, active woman — …
Self Time is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. In this heartfelt letter, a mom writes to her own mother about a rare moment of freedom, joy, and self-celebration. For years, she put her family first. But this time, she chose herself. Dive into this emotional story that reminds us all why self time matters so …
A warm bath, a cup of coffee, some good music, my mobile phone and me… Ahhh! A perfect me time. Or as I love to call it now — My Happy Time as a Mother. Well, we all need some “Me Time”, isn’t it? The entire day of completing targets for the family, taking care …
Parents Trophies Over Toys — this one moment captured everything I didn’t even know I needed to witness as a parent. We often wonder what truly makes our children happy. Is it their toys? Their cartoons? Their favorite chocolates? But yesterday, my daughter taught me something far more powerful — that kids not only observe …
Originally published on April 1, 2021, this heartfelt story — shared by a real mother — has been updated on August 2, 2025, to offer renewed strength and support to moms going through postpartum depression after twin birth or similar journeys. Like others, my pregnancy was not a normal one. My first sonography said that …
Aakhir Maa To Maa Hoti Hai I never truly understood this line until I became one. Before motherhood, I had heard this phrase countless times — “Aakhir maa to maa hoti hai.” I thought I understood it. I respected it. I even admired the women who wore that title with grace. But I didn’t feel …
Originally shared by a mother on April 17, 2021, now updated on July 28, 2025 with minor improvements. Pregnancy is meant to be a time of joy, dreams, and shared hopes. But for some women, it becomes a lonely journey filled with unexpected challenges. Dealing with pregnancy alone is an experience that tests a mother’s …
