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My Body is My Gift
I could not button my pants the other day. It makes my insides turn into a knot just to think about it. This is not the first time I have felt this way although my response to the feeling…
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A Ramadan Without Fasting
Just last week, I tried my hand at making up the last of two missed fasts from the previous Ramadan one more time. I used to be able to fast those immediately after the month was over. Just after…
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Ramadan Prep 2019
Ramadan is fast approaching and as always I am feeling excited, nervous, and more excited. Every one prepares differently for this month according to what they are trying to achieve. As for me, I can remember not too long…
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What I am Looking forward to this Spring
Our winter in the desert is a beautiful thing. The weather is chilly enough to wear just a few layers of clothing, cool wind is perfect to calm the body after the sweltering heat of the summer, and our…
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Why I say “No, thanks” to Medical Medium
Do you know true desperation? I felt it when I was diagnosed with pre-hashimoto’s. I sat on the chair as my doctor laid out all of the potential symptoms that will accompany my impending Hashimoto’s. Even though I still…
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My Story with Depression
This is a topic that I have only discussed with a close few people. The reason behind that is very simple: Depression is a very personal thing. If not shared with the right person, then it can be grossly…
