Strange how inspiration for writing a blog post sometimes comes from a least expected place. Today, my inspiration comes in the wake of an earlier phone conversation I had with a friend. We were bemoaning how the upcoming generation of adults seem to have an unabashed attitdue towards their peers, namely parents. Young adults haveContinue reading “The Penitent Parent”
Category Archives: Muslim mother
This Fragile Life
Only two days ago, I learnt of the passing of someone I’ve known for over 30 years. She was a close friend of my sister and through their friendship, I shared many happy moments as well as some darker days. Learning about her death was not entirely surprising because not only was she not inContinue reading “This Fragile Life”
To Be and not To Say
For a long time, I’ve often wondered what my contribution to the world could be in terms of helping others understand who I am and what I represent. First and foremost, I identify as a Muslim and that dimension of my personality is something which I hope is the salient aspect of my being thatContinue reading “To Be and not To Say”
A Believer of Marriage…still
This year, I have been in the throes of weddings going on around me and all the build-up which inevitably surrounds that major milestone of someone’s life. From seemingly endless shopping trips to helping out with cleaning, cooking, driving and more, there have been times I have been catapulted back to my own wedding day.Continue reading “A Believer of Marriage…still”
Birthday Blues
I am deeply grateful to have recently completed yet another year of my life. Alhamdulillah. And yet, there’s a “but” that comes as a sobering appendage to that milestone or that day. It’s not about how I feel being or looking older. It’s moreso that a birthday nowadays becomes a time to assess what hasContinue reading “Birthday Blues”
Welcoming a New Club Member
Recently, a friend of mine announced her plans to leave her husband after years of fruitlessly trying to make their marriage work. To be completely honest, this wasn’t the first time I’d heard her say that. She had mentioned it years before although, back then, she wasn’t so firm in her resolve and was hangingContinue reading “Welcoming a New Club Member”
Not Yet Done
As the months and years go by, I realise that there is so much I have yet to see and do. In today’s terminology, I guess these things would form my ‘bucket list’. It’s not that I know what all of them even are as I know that there are some things out there IContinue reading “Not Yet Done”
The Other Side of the River
There are some bridges in life that, once crossed, you would hope that there will never be a need to return to the same point of origin on the other side. For the longest time, almost 10 years in fact, I have been standing on the opposite bank of the river knowing I would neverContinue reading “The Other Side of the River”
Sisterhood
In the years since I took on the role of raising my sons alone, without their father, I’ve been blessed with the unwavering support of a select few friends who’ve formed part of my inner circle and kept me strong and hopeful. Whether it has been their kind words when I needed to hear themContinue reading “Sisterhood”
Shifting Gears
It’s been something I’ve been contemplating for several months but only conceded to more recently – I need to review my routine and switch up things to get more out of life. There’s no denying that age is catching up with me and I realise I wouldn’t dare try to do things now which IContinue reading “Shifting Gears”
