I have always wanted to pen down my journey about the sentimental phenomenon that every mom goes through since the moment she finds out that she is growing an embryo inside her womb to letting her vulnerable child enter this harsh world as a young adult. In my opinion, it is the most difficult task for a mom to let her child venture on their own, the step by step process of stripping a mom of her duties is just very emotional. This feeling is so bitter-sweet because a mom wants her child to become self-sufficient and mature yet at the same time, she wants them to depend on her for their needs. As this dependence gradually fades with age, she may or not feel insecure, less wanted and depressed altogether. Being a doting mom myself, I have always looked forward to spending time with my off springs. No matter what my commitments are, I always try to take out time for my children, to look after them and love them whole-heartedly but, as these responsibilities started to decrease because my kids grew up and became adults, I became more sad and somehow started to feel alone and empty nested. … Continue reading Embracing Change: From Motherhood to Regrowth