We share the journey of Anna (who asked to be identified by a pseudonym to protect her privacy), her personal reflections about the dark side of IVF, and the message
I started my Digital Marketing business in 2014 with the vision to excel, grow the business and keep moving to greater heights in my career as a businesswoman. Year after
Why do I want to block out the memory of my baby’s birth?” It’s been months since I gave birth but why do I feel panic when I think back
Talking about mental health and more specifically, mental illnesses, can be a difficult conversation to have with kids; especially those of a much younger age. It can be a complex
Three weeks to go. Instead of talking to him about the twins I was expecting, I was looking at him, lifeless. Without having the chance to say a proper goodbye,
The average Malaysian spends three hours and one minute a day on social media, equating to 46 days a year. Suffice to say, I do not fall into this category
Have you ever heard of the term “intergenerational trauma“? There’s no doubt that unhealthy or dysfunctional ways of relating to children happens in every generation across cultures. In the Asian
I was never good with babies. I’d often see other ladies swoop a baby up into their arms and immediately be able to charm them, making them smile and laugh
There are no two ways about it. Maintaining a relationship is hard work, and often times, it can get messy and confusing. We understand that it’s often difficult for mums
No one has been spared. Male or female, young or old- each of us has been subjected to the drastic adjustments thrown at us over these past two years as
We hear you, mamas. As much as we would love to say we have a great relationship with all of our family members, the reality is often far from the
Shhhhhh. Mamas out there, your secrets are safe with us. We recognise that there are so many challenges that come along with the immense pride and joy of becoming a
How does one make starry goals and plans when the pandemic still looms large all over the world? And as the recent devastating floods show, some people were not even
#makchicmumtribe, please give yourselves a pat on the back for getting through the rollercoaster known as 2021. It’s not been an easy ride for many of us (and sometimes, it
8th November 2021 heralded the return of many of our nation’s children to school – a move met with a collective sigh of relief (and some anxiousness!) on the part
Even the best of us can feel down, especially in times of uncertainty. The pandemic has truly rattled and distressed so many of us, so how can we take care
I was in my early 20s when I fell in love with a charming, sporty man. The relationship swallowed me whole, and after it ended disastrously, I spent years after referring
Browsing through my Instagram, I see stories after stories of drool-worthy meals and workout video sessions. It appeared to me that those around me seemed to be looking after their
School’s out! The school closures due to the global Covid-19 pandemic are keeping over 1.5 billion kids out of school in 165 countries. Parents all over are struggling to keep their
If we have these children, then why can it feel so lonely? I have been stressing out over the prospect and processes of re-entering full-time work as a teacher. I
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