The Elderly
Grandmother. The word itself invokes warmth, support, hugs and love. Yesterday, my husband's grandmother, who was the last of my maternal...
🇺🇸Missing 9/12
As each year passes, every year on 9/11, I try harder and harder to avoid social media. Today, I came up to bed and following my normal...
A Little Ray of Sunshine
Occasionally, things happen that shake a person to their core. Earlier today I got a text message from a dear friend of mine asking for...
Lesson of a Slap
“Don’t you have any shame?” said a booming voice as he slapped my father across his face. I stood there stunned, my world tilting. My...
The Skies Are Crying
Ever since I was little, of all the holidays that came during the year, my favorite were Eid-ul-Fitr (end of Ramadan) and Independence...
More to Give
Writing has always been cathartic for me, yet it always took a low priority in my life. I love writing when I get a chance, but rarely...
