Those Burning Questions
As I had blogged before, here, in Indonesia divorce is still considered taboo, a bad thing, a failure in life. The “Interviews” Ever since I went public with the new status …
On Dating and Relationships as a Single Mom
Being a single mom and trying to figure out how in the world am I ever gonna date again is definitely not an easy walk in the park. Thanks God …
And So I Face The Final Curtain
“At the beginning I never saw the end. At the start I saw forever.” – According To Jewels When I pushed you away because I didn’t know I had postpartum …
Too Much Pressure For Kids?
You’ve heard of the Tiger Mom and the strict parenting approach, right? Well, parenting here in Jakarta to be exact is a little different. I’ve been mulling over this and been keeping …
On Taking A Break
It’s that time of the year again…where Jakarta’s roads would breathe a little easier as millions of Jakartans went on their yearly exodus to their hometown to celebrate the end …
Social Life Gone Missing
“But you are very sociable!” claimed an acquaintances when I told her I barely go out and socialize these days. Soc…what? Insert raised eyebrows here then add some laughter. Err…just …
5 Things You Shouldn’t Say To A Single Mom
Considering the facts that Indonesian people have a tendency to suddenly become an expert when they’ve heard about marital problems or divorce, here I’m compiling things you shouldn’t say to …
How To Trust Again?
“You know that’s not gonna happen for a really long time…” Sadly, I know my best friend is right! And you know what they say, the truth hurts sometimes. Bless …
One Day She Will
photo credit: gogoloopie It’s another gorgeous day… She would be lying in a hammock sipping frozen margarita that she let sits quietly on a table nearby, while gentle wind caresses …
Single Moms Deserves Equal Opportunity
Ever since I joined a local mailing list for Indonesia Single Parents Community, I’ve learned more about life as single parents in Indonesia and the daily struggles facing us. One …