I didn’t realize that change of name would feel like such a big deal until I changed mine.  Before I got married, I made a decision to take my husband’s last name. It was something I wanted to do without anyone compelling me.  Few months after my wedding, I took a bolder step and officially... Continue Reading →

When I was little, I saw my mum picking beans to make for lunch.  I rushed to help out.  I thought she was just picking stuff from the tray and putting it in a bowl.  That was easy. Right? So I joined her. But before I even executed my first move, she stopped me. She said I... Continue Reading →

I recently read a thought-provoking newsletter from Nedra Glover. I always look forward to receiving her weekly insights, and this particular edition about relationship reciprocity struck a chord with me. In the newsletter, Nedra discussed how people often expect to be treated the same way they treat others. This expectation extends across various types of... Continue Reading →

Let me start off with a short story. In primary school, I disliked my handwriting so much that I would try to imitate any handwriting I felt looked better than mine. This resulted in my notebooks being filled with a patchwork of different styles, as I was constantly exploring other people's writing instead of sticking... Continue Reading →