2026: A Year That Begins Without My Father
Today is New Year’s Day, 2026. And I am stepping into this year with one person less. One person less to show off my success to. One person less to share my happiness with. One person less to confide my worries in. One person less to lean on when life feels heavy. I lost my
My Grief Is How I Love Him
I miss my father every single day .When I see a father caring for his child, showing love, protecting them, being there for them, it all makes me sad, because I now have no one to give back that extra care to. I miss him every single day. I grieve for him every single day.
My First Birthday Without Him
It feels different this time. As my birthday approached, a quiet heaviness settled in my heart. I found myself thinking of my father more than ever. On every occasion, I remember him, but today, the longing feels deeper. Today is my birthday, and I miss him a little more. Through him, I saw the world.
Before Anything Else, Be a Person
Before being a daughter to your parents, before being a sister to your brother, before being a wife to your husband, before being a mother to your children, you are first and foremost a person. And that should always be your prime goal in life: to protect and nurture the person you are. So often,
Postpartum Isn’t the Problem; People Are
Pregnancy and childbirth are truly beautiful milestones, moments we’re told to cherish forever. But let me break the silence for a moment and speak honestly: the postpartum phase can be mentally brutal, no matter who you are or where you live, especially when you’re surrounded by the wrong people. I’ve heard countless women share their