I Can’t Help But Wonder Why I Haven’t Become A Mother Yet
byI have always yearned to be a mother. And not in one of those cheesy, cliché ways, like the ‘mom’ content, continuously thrown at…
And She Rose
Read This If You’re A Woman Wanting More From Your Life
byAs soon as I hit my 20s and landed my first job, life for me was just about living for weekends. High-profile restaurants, extravagant…
To The Father Who Chose To Abandon Me 30 Years Ago
byTo the father who chose to walk out of my life 30 years ago, this is my letter to you. As I write this,…
I Should Not Fear Walking Alone
byWe all possess our own phobias; no matter how irrational, fear is just a simplistic reality of the world we live in. Truthfully, fear…
Beauty Ideals Change, But You Don’t Need To Change To Fit Them
byThroughout history, beauty ideals for women have changed continuously, yet the constant expectation for women to adapt the way they look in line with…
I Didn’t Believe I Could Be Beautiful And Wear The Hijab
byBeing a Muslim woman in the western world can be daunting. There is this notion that if you’re practicing, you’re oppressed. You almost find…
The Beauty Of An Unexpected Life
byIt’s cool and overcast, a less than perfect morning, not at all to my liking. It’s early, the first day of May. But already,…
My Inbox Is Usually A Place Of Love
byMy inbox is usually a place of love. Random, heartfelt emails from women who have somehow found their way to one of my books….
How To Recover From Sexual Trauma In A Relationship
byAt seventeen years old, I had two goals: 1. Get a boyfriend. 2. Have sex. I didn’t care which way round. They were very…
Empowering Women Is About Listening To Women
byWhat is the secret behind female empowerment? As the name suggests, it’s us. Women. We are vital to our own success. In recent years,…