Whether it’s a social media status or a text nicely printed on a tee proudly flaunted, you can see (in fact, feel) these words everywhere. My friend came back from a long trip, so I just went to her place to catch up. As soon as I reached her door, I could hear the heated …
I wasn’t prepared for it. Nobody warned me that when I became a working mom, guilt would hit me like a freight train. The first time it happened, my son was two. I had just started a big project at work, and the deadlines were brutal. That evening, I walked into the house, exhausted but …
A Personal Struggle That Sparked a Mission Hello! My name is Suganya Karthikeyan, and I embarked on my entrepreneurial journey on March 8, 2024, by founding Sthree Sakthi Nature Pariwar. My vision is to bring eco-friendly sanitary products for women into every home while preserving nature and promoting women’s health. This mission was born from …
I am Samita, the mother of two beautiful children: a son named Ebad and a daughter named Anha. I got married at an early age and joined a large joint family. I was 18 years old at that time. At 19, I became pregnant with my son. During that time, I faced both physical and mental …
Dear Lovely Moms, I see you. I understand you. Because I’ve been there. For years, I struggled with anger that I couldn’t control. There was a time not too long ago when anger controlled my life. I’d lash out at the smallest things—misplaced keys, a mess in the living room, or a delayed dinner. I’ve …
Neha was busy preparing for a family dinner at her home. Her in-laws were visiting, and they had promised to bring gifts. It had been just two months since Neha married Rajeev, and she was still adjusting to her new life, new family, and the weight of family expectations. Rajeev’s mother, Suman, was particularly traditional …
रात का सन्नाटा गहरा था, और घर की चार दीवारी के अंदर एक अजीब सी शांति थी। पति ने करवट ली और बिस्तर पर सोई अपनी पत्नी को देखा। उसके चेहरे पर वही मासूमियत थी, जो हमेशा से उसे बहुत प्यारी लगती थी। उसकी आँखें बंद थीं, लेकिन होंठों पर एक हल्की मुस्कान थी, जैसे …
Parenting is a journey full of surprises—some heartwarming, some challenging, but all of them important. Over the years, I’ve realized that parenting is not just about guiding our children through life’s ups and downs, but also about self-reflection. Yes, relationships are mirrors in parenting, and understanding this has completely shifted the way I connect with …
Becoming a mother is a journey filled with emotions, expectations, and the unconditional love of holding your baby for the first time. But what happens when society’s obsession with a son overshadows the joy of a new life? My story is one that many Indian mothers may relate to but rarely share out loud. When …
शादी को 10 साल हो चुके थे। मैं, काव्या (बदला हुआ नाम), और मेरे पति आर्यन के रिश्ते में प्यार था, लेकिन धीरे-धीरे समय के साथ हमारे बीच कुछ खो गया था। वो बातें, जो पहले हमें जोड़ती थीं, अब बहस का कारण थीं। हमारी जिंदगी एक रूटीन बन चुकी थी। घर, ऑफिस, और बच्चों …
