As a part of the Diversity Network at my workplace, we hosted a talented and strong woman leader in our Coffee Corner session which is a candid informal conversation over coffee where people from junior levels get to meet and interact with a senior leader/leaders. The conversations range across diverse topics like career progression, networking… Continue reading Because you are a woman
Category: Parenting
It happened one snowy night #FridayFictioneers
I loved the snow, I could sit by the window for hours staring at the snowflakes as they changed the entire landscape- from green and brown to spotless white. My friends loved the sun and hated winters, they thought I am weird. Then one day, Jamie broke up with me on a snowy winter night.… Continue reading It happened one snowy night #FridayFictioneers
Beyond boundaries #FridayFotoFiction
“Yes” he said, sliding his fingers into hers as she clasped them tight. It was the start of a long and arduous journey, the conservative society would never accept this, they had defied all norms, it was an unholy union. It was something they had agreed upon right from the time they started dating. They… Continue reading Beyond boundaries #FridayFotoFiction
Are women truly empowered in developed countries?
A truly empowering moment for me as a working mother came when I could choose to go on a 2.5 month long assignment to a different country, miles apart leaving my daughter behind. Why do I call it empowering? Thats because I could exercise my choice here, my free will, not obligated to make a… Continue reading Are women truly empowered in developed countries?
Be the rainbow in someone’s life #FFFAW
Little Janah had a forlorn look on her face today. What a contrast to the radiant smile that she wore yesterday. It has been a memorable day. She had seen a rainbow on her way to school- a full rainbow as it shone- all the 7 colours vividly shining , brightening up the sky and… Continue reading Be the rainbow in someone’s life #FFFAW
Invisible shackles #SundayPhotoFiction
The leopard inspected her new surroundings with a sense of despair- the cage left her with a sickening feeling but she couldn’t let her emotions drown her else her cub would sense the reality. “Mommy I aint liking this, why are we caged? I love the open jungles where I can breathe fresh air, hunt… Continue reading Invisible shackles #SundayPhotoFiction
The cycle of life #SundayPhotoFiction
Adam roamed aimlessly on the streets of Venice- the beautiful city which held dear memories since decades. As a child, he clutched his Mumma’s hand as they walked on this very street- as his Mom bought some custard and pie and he had his weekly treat of popsicles. He then grew up and walked with… Continue reading The cycle of life #SundayPhotoFiction
An eventful year it turned out to be #GratitudePost
Doesn’t this quote resonate with you? For me, the past few months since I stumbled upon Vidya Sury’s Gratitude Circle, I have come to believe in the power of practising gratitude. I joined this monthly blog hop from September. It was quite a happening month with my business trip coming up but as every time new… Continue reading An eventful year it turned out to be #GratitudePost
When Mommy met her baby after 3 months
“Making the decision to have a child is momentous, its It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body.” This wonderful quote by Elizabeth Stone is sure to resonate with every mom. The longest I have stayed away from my little bundle of joy is 2 days when I had… Continue reading When Mommy met her baby after 3 months
Finding my silver lining #FridayFictioneers
The test result was negative again, my hopes were crushed yet another time. The woollen cap I was knitting for my baby would not adorn its head now. Multiple visits to the gynec, series of tests and still no success. I had done it all- in the hope of becoming a mother. 5 years of… Continue reading Finding my silver lining #FridayFictioneers
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