Aug 25, 2022Member-onlyHow Did I Feel Right after Childbirth?I began to shout uncontrollably as soon as my baby was born. I praised God loudly, over and over again, because I’d spent the last 9 months terrified I wouldn’t make it to this moment. Before pregnancy, I had severe anxiety and panic attacks, but I stopped taking my medications…Pregnancy2 min readPregnancy2 min read
Jul 21, 2022Member-onlyA Pakistani-American Mother’s View on “Gentle Parenting”I thought the concept of “gentle parenting” was bull shit — until last night Now before you judge me, allow me to provide some context. My father moved to Houston for college, and my mother moved here shortly after they got married. They are absolutely amazing parents, but the concept…Gentle Parenting3 min readGentle Parenting3 min read
Jul 5, 2022Member-onlyI Switch Identities OftenOn the surface, my identity seems relatively straightforward. I’m a 31-year-old American-Pakistani girl born and raised in Houston, TX. I’m a daughter, sister, wife, and mother, but in the midst of all of this is an entirely different identity that appears from time to time. And I have yet to…Dissociation2 min readDissociation2 min read
Jun 27, 2022What Does Islam Say about Abortion?This might surprise you… Earlier today, someone commented on my TikTok video, “She is a Muslim, so she is anti-abortion…” While I typically ignore these types of comments, Roe vs. Wade was overturned this week, and I’d like to do what I can to stop the spread of misinformation. Before…Abortion2 min readAbortion2 min read
Jun 24, 2022The Cutest Thing my Husband did on Our Honeymoon(There’s no way you’d guess this…) My husband and I had a lavish month-long affair for our wedding as is the norm for many Pakistani/Indian weddings. I was so occupied with planning the events, especially the mendhi and shaadi, that I didn’t have much time or energy to plan the…Honeymoon2 min readHoneymoon2 min read
Jun 13, 2022The Craziest Thing I do Every Time I TravelYes, it’s risky, but that’s what makes it even more fun… I wouldn’t say I’m “wild” when I travel. I don’t drink or party hard, but there is one thing I do when I travel that people think is crazy. For context, I’m an influencer with over 1M followers on…Travel2 min readTravel2 min read
Jun 11, 2022The Best Relationship Advice I’ve Ever GottenAnd surprisingly, it came from my Pakistani mama. My mother and father may not have the most outwardly romantic marriage. Not many date nights or flowers, but what they do have is over 30 years together — and to this day, they are head over heels for each other. When…Relationships2 min readRelationships2 min read
Jun 7, 2022I Have a Hidden Room in my House…If you came over, chances are you’d never see it, and even if you did, you’d probably never guess what was inside. Ever since I was a child, I found comfort in small spaces. My mom would often find me fast asleep in my closet, and as an adult, this…House2 min readHouse2 min read
Jun 2, 2022How Do You Know if Someone Truly Loves You?Most people laugh when I tell them how I know my husband loves me… Naush & I have been married for 6.5 years now, and we often get asked, “Was it arranged?” It was not. I had a huge (unrequited) crush on him in high school, but it wasn’t until…Love Story 20503 min readLove Story 20503 min read
Apr 29, 2022I Quit my Anxiety Meds During Pregnancy, and It was a NightmareDon’t let this photo fool you. Pregnancy was anything BUT glamorous for me, and even though my daughter is my whole entire life, it is an experience that I’m not likely to repeat… Let me explain When I was 27, I had a vivid dream that I was holding a…Pregnancy2 min readPregnancy2 min read
