For those of you who have followed me for a long time – you’ve seen me married, pregnant, then tackle motherhood, followed by a divorce, then single motherhood and now – a new relationship. It’s been a journey (to say the least). With that being said – I can confidently say that this part of…

This is a very special project for me. When Shadia approached me, I had no hesitations. It was my chance to tell my story and share my growth with my audience. For women who constantly ask me questions on how to thrive after a divorce or a breakup, or my own independent journey – I…

Whether you’re a single parent or doing it with a partner – adjusting to your constant load of responsibilities at home or in the workforce is a forever struggle. Some days are tiring, some days are rewarding, while other days flow effortlessly. As a single mom to a young child with a demanding career, I…

I’ll be honest – the quality of my life depends on the quality of my relationships. When my relationships are thriving – I’m thriving. It’s not like I have problems with my family or friends – but I always feel like my life is better – when my relationships feel real, raw and honest. One…

As someone who spends a lot of time alone and has a ton of time to self-reflect and focus on self development (because I’m a loner), it’s interesting to sit back and see how the outside world has changed over the last decade. To me – the state of society is extremely scary right now,…

Tuesday evening and its around 7:15pm. I just put Raaya down to sleep after a full work day (alhumdullilah) and a productive cleaning/cooking day at home. I love days like this. I’ve spent the last few days moping around because I was so exhausted from our travels to Florida last week. Disney wore me out.…

It’s Saturday night. I’m at the office. Almost 9pm and Raaya is spending the weekend at her dad’s house. One year ago, this wouldn’t have been how I’d be spending an evening on a weekend. Although I’ve lived alone for the last 5 years, it wasn’t always my preference. Now? Home is my number 1…

I turned 36 the other day. And if I am to be completely honest, the sound of 36 makes me feel absolutely nothing. Yes – I’m more tired than usual. I’m not effortlessly skinny anymore. And the thought of my face dropping scares me. Despite all that, I’m okay with 36. I like 36. 36…

It’s a cool Fall night in November. I’m sitting in front of Netflix in the warmth of my own home. It’s like 6..ish. And for me, this is what peace looks like. Dinner is done. The kitchen is clean. Raaya’s Quran class is complete. Productive day at work. I can finally decompress. I always stop…