Category Archives: Reflections
My Brother’s Eid Gift
Every year, my family vies for best Eid gift. When I was growing up in northwest London, my favorite toy was a light-up, spinning Cinderella doll that my mother bought from the Disney store (a big deal because that’s where … Continue reading
Fierce Self-Compassion
Ultimately, wisdom is needed to determine how, when, and where to draw boundaries, ask for what we need, improve our relationship interactions or perhaps even to end unhealthy partnerships. But wisdom can’t emerge without the inner strength, warmth, and stability … Continue reading
Not a Weakness
Think of being emotional as a strength, not a weakness…I used to be told I was too emotional all the time, and I felt shame and brokenness when people pointed it out. With time, I came to understand that this … Continue reading
Reclaiming our Power
Maybe you projected your kindness and good heartedness onto other people in the past. thinking that just because you’re an honest and forthright person, other people think and operate just like you. You end up in many situations where you … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 