On Playing Victim
Ladies, let’s take some time to talk about this phenomenon…about this mentality. Yes, it’s about the ugly truth of playing victim. On Playing Victim I get it, your heart is …
Pacar Bule Jaminan Kebahagiaan? Think Again!
“Enak ya punya pacar Bule?” “Saya juga mau cari bule aja ah.” “Bule pasti lebih baik ya Mbak?” Entah sudah berapa kali saya denger omongan macam begini. Biasanya saya tidak …
Kartini and Single Moms Indonesia
Last week our support group was invited to attend the Kartini movie premier. It was our first invitation as a community and I couldn’t be more proud also thankful to …
Parenting Without Bubble Wrap
For the past few months, I’ve carried a huge heavy cloud of fears above my head. It’s invisible to the outside world. I am fortunate to have a partner who …
When Women Speak Up
Why do we label women who speak up as emotional bitch? That she needs to take a chill pill or maybe she’s on her period and on a PMS rampage? …
5 Things to Teach Children About Tolerance
If there is one hot button to set an Indonesian off, it would be religion. Intolerance From a Mother’s Point of View Yes, I know the above statement is …
Motherhood a Decade Later
It’s that time of the year when I get fairly sentimental. My son turned 10 today. Double-digit milestones! As he enters this new age, it means I’ve been someone’s …
The Power of Smell and Touch for Your Baby
When I gave birth to my son – nearly a decade ago! – I couldn’t touch or hold him right away like what has been suggested by experts. There was …
The Dark Side of Motherhood
It took the end of my marriage to realize there was a name to those dark feelings I’d tried to suppress for a long time. Nothing like sobbing in front …
Your Stories Matter
As our support group – Single Moms Indonesia – is growing rapidly, I hear more and more stories from members of their heartaches and pain. With 135 members spread across …