Disagreement, Argue, and Fight in Healthy Relationship

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about conflict in relationships—how much is too much, and when does it stop being a sign of passion and start being a red flag? At what point do you stop calling it "normal" and start calling it "toxic"? I guess these questions have been circling my head because I’m in the middle of figuring the…

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about conflict in relationships—how much is too much, and when does it stop being a sign of passion and start being a red flag? At what point do you stop calling it &…

A Sneak Peak of Love Letter

My Dearest Husband,  This birthday love letter comes late and I apologize for that. I hope it doesn’t lower your excitement to read. I am not really good at articulating my words, thus I took some ti…

TTC Ep. 7: You Gotta Be Stronger!

Anticipated Hopes and Disappointment The last week of last month was the most anticipated week throughout our whole Trying to Conceive Program. It was a week filled with hope and anticipation on our …

Al-I'tiraf (Last Poem of Abu Nuwas)

إِلهِي لَسْتُ لِلْفِرْدَوْسِ أَهْلاً , وَلاَ أَقْوَى عَلىَ النَّارِ الجَحِيْمِ Ilaahii lastu lil firdausi ahlaan, wa laa aqwaa ‘alaa naaril jahiimi Wahai Tuhan ku tak layak ke surgaMu,  Juga tak mamp…

A Homebody, Home Sweet Home

So, here I am on Saturday night, I find myself getting comfy and cozy in my home, surrounded by the sound of countless hours spent immersed in the simple pleasures of life. Typing down the story of m…