No one is worth me putting my life at risk
I should have been more careful. It’s not that I did not have enough education around STI’s. Still, somehow, I didn’t think that I was doing anything dangerous. I started seeing a guy from my university 2 months ago. He’s 2 years ahead of me, but because we are…
Finding out my daughter has autism
The day the doctors uttered those words that felt like a sledgehammer to our hearts. “Your daughter has autism.”
I can still remember the moment so clearly. It felt like everything stopped. The room felt small, and I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. It was like a giant weight…
C-section mommies are just as strong as natural birth mommies
It’s hard feeling judged just because of how my babies came into this world. There is this thing in our community where they make you feel like you are less of a woman if you didn’t have a “natural” birth. Like pushing your baby out is the only way…
Cultural Traditions and Parental Choices: A Decision about Circumcision
As I stand at this crossroads of custom and modernity, my heart is torn between wanting to respect traditional beliefs and wanting my child’s well-being to come first. My husband and I have had a difficult conversation about circumcision, which shows how hard it is to be a parent…
I believe that Not All Mothers Are Nurturing
Motherhood is often associated with nurturing, love, and care. However, it is important to recognise that not all mothers fit into this idealised image. Just as there are fathers who may struggle with their roles, there are mothers who may not embody the traditional nurturing qualities commonly attributed to…