The Mother I never Had
As I look at the 3 of them- a cherubic young baby snuggled comfortably in the arms of its Mom, the young mom who holds the baby protectively and tenderly, her tired eyes full of love and the grand mom who resembles the mother of the child as she walks along, a hand gently placed… Continue reading The Mother I never Had
Breaking barriers and being unapologetic – my momspiration!
Society has always put women on a pedestal- called them the reverend goddess and by doing this it has caused far greater harm than good. A woman is always considered the epitome of sacrifice, the ultimate purpose of her life is becoming a mother and then dedicating her entire life for the well being and… Continue reading Breaking barriers and being unapologetic – my momspiration!
Flat tummy- Micro Tales
Kyra tossed away the tube top in anger, “Look at my bulging tummy, 3 deliveries and looking at my belly one would say, looks like the 4th is on the way. Look at you Simran, would anyone say we are of the same age. Such a well maintained figure, almost flat stomach. I envy you… Continue reading Flat tummy- Micro Tales
Here’s why we need to read Chimamanda
Its difficult to pick a favorite but a quote which completely took me into its grip and brings to light something so significant which impacts me as a woman, a daughter, a mother, a writer, a working woman who relentlessly works towards reaching the top rungs of the ladder is- “We teach girls to shrink… Continue reading Here’s why we need to read Chimamanda
House Husband – Micro Tales
“House husband” ” “Loser “Sissy” they guffawed when he quit his high profile IT job to raise the twins while his wife was in the echelons of her career. Today as he stood nervously on the podium launching his cookery show, people clapped, whistled and “House husband ” was trending on twitter and on everyone’s… Continue reading House Husband – Micro Tales
Gender Neutral- Flash Fiction
As much as people talk about a gender agnostic world, little changes. Women earn the bread but continue to bake it single handed- Payal sighed. Vidhi looked at her, a crease of worry appearing on her brow. As she heard a giggle nearby, she turned and saw her kids Rohan and Rhea playing “house house” as Rohan… Continue reading Gender Neutral- Flash Fiction
Micro Tales-Labelled
Accused of being a bad mother, one who worked leaving her kids at the mercy of maids, drank and partied till late hours and she had the audacity of leveling charges against her “good” husband. As the prosecutor grilled her and questioned her capabilities as a mother, her little daughter cowered in her seat looking… Continue reading Micro Tales-Labelled
The flame of love – Flash Fiction
The world mocked at them, people continued placing bets on how soon they would split. It’s the raging hormones that’s playing havoc they were told, you have lost your mind, messing up with a person 25 years older than you. … Continue reading The flame of love – Flash Fiction
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