When I was pregnant, I made a promise to myself. I promised that for the first 3 years, I will focus my energies entirely on our little one. I would give her time and my attention, help her gain autonomy and with that taken care of, gradually reclaim and consolidate my new self. In 2016, … Continue reading Of New Beginnings
Equal Partners and Not Just Siblings
I never really gave the cultural ethos behind the festival of Raksha Bandhan much thought when I was growing up. We celebrated it simply because there was something uniquely tender about a festival that focuses entirely on the bond between a brother and sister, something that isn’t routinely celebrated or discussed. We weren’t very high … Continue reading Equal Partners and Not Just Siblings