Always The Odd One Out

N was busy giggling with the other ladies while I sat with my six-month-old baby in front of me, pretending to be occupied. We were at an all-ladies gathering, reminiscing and catching up on each other’s lives. I tried to tune in to their conversation, hoping to find a way to fit in—just like I … Continue reading Always The Odd One Out →

A Timeline: 2nd Birth Story (Raw)

Bismillah here goes my 2nd birth story. 26 Nov 2022 7.30am: walked from our place to in laws' to fetch Hadif for swimming 8am: Swim (love itttt. Really made me feel so light) 10am: Brunch at Marsiling Mall 11am: qailulah 2.30pm: Lunch, zuhur 4pm: Travel to airport to see yayi and Tok Ha 5pm: Arrived … Continue reading A Timeline: 2nd Birth Story (Raw) →

Be careful of what you pray for

I remember sharing with my usrah sisters in about my hopes for Ramadhan. I said that I hope to be able to fast the whole month like I had for 2 years, alhamdulillah. ...and this year, I did. Almost. On the first day of Ramadhan, I felt dizzy and thought that maybe my body was … Continue reading Be careful of what you pray for →