Parenting a child is one of the hardest yet most rewarding jobs any adult can have. It can be tough, it can be scary, but seeing the kind of human your child becomes will make you prouder than anything in the world. My Journey Into Parenting When my husband and I became parents, we wereContinue reading “Lessons from Parenting: My Journey with Maanvi and Jiya”
Author Archives: Usha Singh-Das
Lessons from My Journey: Love and Financial Stability
I’m a hypocrite. And I’m not ashamed to admit it. Because when it comes to love vs money, I lived one story, but I want my daughters to live another. Growing Up Without Unconditional Love I grew up in a toxic family where love was conditional. Affection only came when I was the “perfect daughter.”Continue reading “Lessons from My Journey: Love and Financial Stability”
Transform Your Content Creation with AI: My Journey
I’m a tech geek. I love anything to do with tech, social media and creativity. Graphic design and image manipulation are my happy places. My favourite programs are Procreate and Canva, and I can spend hours creating images for my social media. Discovering Katya’s Training Recently I came across a training programme by an amazingContinue reading “Transform Your Content Creation with AI: My Journey”
Why Being Kind-Hearted is My Superpower (Even if My Family Never Saw It)
One of my most endearing qualities is my kind heart and my willingness to go the extra mile for others. I’ve always been the type of person who helps out without expecting anything in return. Sadly, this is a trait my family either never noticed—or if they did, they never appreciated. But the world outsideContinue reading “Why Being Kind-Hearted is My Superpower (Even if My Family Never Saw It)”
Breaking Free from Judgment: A Parenting Journey
Judging people before truly knowing them is something I know all too well. I’ve been judged my entire life—my surname, my looks, my weight, even the smallest things. The harshest judgments didn’t come from strangers, though; they came from my own family. But we’ll get to that later. Judgment isn’t unique to one culture—it existsContinue reading “Breaking Free from Judgment: A Parenting Journey”
Navigating Parenting a Pre-Teen: My Journey with Maanvi
Maanvi is officially 11 going on 16. Over the last few months, I’ve seen so many changes in her that I now look at her and see a more mature, grown-up version of my little girl. And honestly? I’m not ready for this. She turned 11 this year, and the day before her birthday wasContinue reading “Navigating Parenting a Pre-Teen: My Journey with Maanvi”
Breaking Mental Health Stigmas in South Asian Families
Growing up in a culture where mental health was rarely discussed, I carried a silent burden for years. Anxiety and depression were not words we used openly—they were whispers behind closed doors, often ignored or misunderstood. Today, as a mother of two incredible girls, Maanvi and Jiya, I’ve made it my mission to break thatContinue reading “Breaking Mental Health Stigmas in South Asian Families”
Signs of Abuse in Toxic Families: What to Look For
When most people hear the term domestic abuse, they think of violence between romantic partners—black eyes, broken bones, or screaming matches behind closed doors. But domestic abuse is not limited to romantic relationships, nor does it always leave visible bruises. One of the most overlooked, insidious forms of domestic abuse happens in childhood, within toxicContinue reading “Signs of Abuse in Toxic Families: What to Look For”
The Power of Support When You’re Unwell
A personal story of resilience, chronic illness, and the quiet strength of support — from a caring husband, an understanding workplace, and self-acceptance.
Setting Boundaries in an Indian Family: How I Navigated Cultural Guilt and Chose Self-Preservation
Growing up in an Indian household, I was taught to prioritize respect over self-expression. Here’s how I broke the cycle, set boundaries with my family, and reclaimed my voice
Breaking Free 