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A Mother's Journey of Letting Go:Finding Strength in Challenges

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  Motherhood is a journey that evolves constantly. Just when I think I’ve found my rhythm, life throws in a new challenge, reminding me that there’s always more to learn and experience. Recently, I’ve entered a new chapter—one that’s less about guiding and protecting, and more about letting go and allowing growth, both for my child and for myself. For so many years, my role was clear: to nurture, to comfort, to be the one who made everything right. I was the anchor, the safe haven, the answer to every question. As my children grew, I held onto those roles tightly, believing they defined me as a mother. I thought I had to be the strong, unwavering force in their lives. But now, I’m beginning to see that motherhood is not just about being the guide, but also about stepping back and trusting the journey. It’s not easy to let go of that instinct to protect, to solve, to intervene. I remember the days when a scraped knee or a bad day at school could be fixed with a hug and a few kind wo...
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Finding My Way Out: Navigating the Feeling Being Trapped

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  I’ve spent a lot of my life feeling trapped—mentally, emotionally, and even physically. For years, I’ve tried to bury those feelings and avoid the problems that were causing them. It’s almost like I thought if I ignored the problem long enough, it would magically go away. But what I found is that by doing this, the problems always come back, and when they resurface, they feel even more overwhelming because I haven’t solved them. It’s a vicious cycle, and over time, it has left me feeling stuck, frustrated, and helpless. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on why I do this and how I can break free. I realize now that avoiding problems doesn’t make them disappear—it just traps them inside me, waiting to resurface when I least expect it. I’ve learned that I can’t keep living like this. I have to face my feelings and deal with the problems, even when they’re uncomfortable. The first step is to acknowledge that I feel trapped. This might sound simple, but it’s one of the hardest things to do...
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Letting Go: Embracing Freedom from Obligation

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  For years, I carried the weight of worry. Even after the pain and heartbreak, there was this lingering sense of obligation that kept me connected to someone who, at one point, I thought I’d be tied to forever. When my ex-husband expressed that he still loved me, it stirred something inside me. But not in the way you might think. It wasn’t about rekindling the past or revisiting old feelings. It was a concern—a genuine worry for someone I shared a life with for so long. We had built a family together, and despite everything that happened, I couldn't easily shake the habit of caring. When he showed up at my book signing, I knew he meant well. But I could feel that unresolved tension between us like a storm waiting to break. And then it did. He left angry after an argument with someone else, and I was left wondering what I could have done differently. Even though I knew deep down that I didn’t owe him anything, that habit of worrying, of caring, is hard to unlearn. This is what so m...
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Navigating Love: Patience or Waiting Game?

 I've been in a relationship with him for over a year and a half now. At times, it feels as though we aren't truly in a relationship at all. Perhaps his comfort stems from the fact that I fulfill all his requests, leading him to adopt an attitude of, "She’s going to be here regardless." He is a man of few words, while I am quite the opposite. I don't engage in mind games; I am straightforward and transparent in my actions and intentions. I cater to his preferences and desires, but I often yearn for his reciprocation. His attention to detail and sensitivity are markedly less than mine, which leaves me feeling frustrated and inadequate when I am around him. Intimate gestures, which I consider fundamental in a relationship, seem to be an arduous task for him. Holding hands or sharing a hug while out shopping or on a date feels natural to me, yet for him, it appears to be a significant challenge. When I express my discontent, he makes an effort to improve. However, as...
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