YOU DID NOT MAKE ME HAPPY, MOMMY!

What can be worse than your own child stating: "You didn't make me happy, mommy! You made me sad" First time I heard it it broke my heart in million pieces and felt anxiety creep in slowly but surely. I started to beat myself up feeling guilty about not making her happy enough. See, she…

FIVE MINUTES IN A MOTHER’S HEAD

It's morning. Is she awake? Did I just not hear her? What's the time? Oh, just six am. It's fine. I can sleep at least for another hour or so. Better close my eyes and just sleep. Damn. That neighbor's child screaming now. I cannot not hear it. I wonder what is er problem so…

STOP HELPING PEOPLE WHO DON’T APPRECIATE YOUR HELP

I don't know where this crazy desire for helping others comes. Maybe from the books I read when I was a teenager, maybe from me wanting to make a change somehow, make a difference wherever I am. But is it good TO HELP OTHERS? Someone once said don't help others unless you are asked to…

DON’T GROW UP. IT’S A TRAP

Sitting here and sipping my coffee can't help but wonder what being an adult actually is. I remember those teenage years when I kept yelling at my parents that I can't wait to grow up and be my own boss. Do whatever I want whenever I want. Buy whatever I want and also go wherever…