Author: Malavika
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Trying to “mom”
I have heard many women say motherhood is difficult. I never gave much thought to it. One never does think on these terms, or delve into the troubles their caregivers went through. Now that I have a child of my own, I understand the struggle and I will always be grateful to my mum for…
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A Sanctuary in the middle of nowhere
We live in a world where every single place has been explored. To find a place in India, that has been untouched felt so delightful. The happiness of stumbling onto such a place even felt divine, the quiet of the surroundings, the flowing river and the sounds of birds chirping were heavenly to say the…
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Can’t keep calm, we are pregnant!
After 2 years of trying, we have 10 little toes and 10 little fingers will be taking over our world. Our story- 2 years of trying to get pregnant have been a struggle. If you are trying to get pregnant, you know the let-downs each month. The pain is unbearable, an image you created and…
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How lucky am I
There are times when I get bogged down by things happening around me. Recently on a trip to Kanha National park, we failed to have a good sighting of a tiger. The others on the same day had spotted a male tiger walking towards them on the mud path. I felt, understandably, very unlucky for…
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Traveling these days
The world has changed immensely. Simple things like traveling, eating out and meeting people have become a luxury. My husband and I have spent the lockdown imposed in India quite religiously. Initially, it was difficult (as it was for everyone) staying at home. We decided we will venture out after the lockdown ended. In September,…
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My new habits after COVID-19
After graduation, I landed a job at an IT company and have been working in a 9 to 5 routine for 3 years. There were instances where I felt detached from what I was doing. I felt like I was on an autopilot mode. Then COVID-19 happened, I realized I had stopped living. Living as…
Mom On The Rise 