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 …
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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 …
Tentang Co-Parenting
Co-parenting secara damai dengan mantan ternyata dapat memberikan stabilitas anak-anak dan menguatkan hubungan dekat dengan kedua orang tua – tapi tidak selamanya hal ini bisa berjalan dengan lancar. Mengesampingkan masalah antara …
The Joy of Weekend Getaway
It’s been ages since the last time I went on a vacation alone with my boy. The last time we traveled together was back in 2009 when we traveled back …