From Sahar, my firstborn daughter, I learn the value of fearless self-care. My job is not to teach her to tone herself down. It is to learn from her how to unmask my feelings.
I am a sporadic reader of your writing, but whenever I do read what you’ve written, I always feel rewarded. Thank you for what you do. Thank you for being you.
Such.a lovely read after waking early, thank you and happy birthday to you both. Ice cream is definitely a wonderful addition to any day, and there are feelings and thoughts to ponder.
Such a beautiful post to wake up to; thank you! Tender birthday wishes to both Sahar and you 🌸 Thank you for giving us a peek into your beautiful world.
This essay is all heart🥹 So beautiful and poignant! As a firstborn myself, it was lovely to read a mother write this for hers :)
Sending across so much love to our gorgeous Sahar 💛💛
Thank you, Sanskriti 💜
As sweet and perfect as two chocolate ice cream cones!! Thank you sharing this!
This was beautiful...Natasha and a very very wholesome start to this Sunday. Thank goodness for OS lists or I would keep missing sooo much ! Hugs
Thank you, beloved Roshni 💜
I can read this again and again. It is pure love. By the way can Sahar embroider on my linen pants? Just in case. 😇
What a beautiful post Natasha!
And an exquisite birthday gift for Sahar.
I am a sporadic reader of your writing, but whenever I do read what you’ve written, I always feel rewarded. Thank you for what you do. Thank you for being you.
Sending you love, Jayashree
Such.a lovely read after waking early, thank you and happy birthday to you both. Ice cream is definitely a wonderful addition to any day, and there are feelings and thoughts to ponder.
Thanks, Lee <3
"... your birthday of becoming a mother.” Wah, Sahar, wah!
Thank you for your appreciation!
Such a beautiful post to wake up to; thank you! Tender birthday wishes to both Sahar and you 🌸 Thank you for giving us a peek into your beautiful world.
Thanks, Ila! Likewise, I love your posts and travel stories.
I absolutely related to every word and every thought and every experience. God bless you and Sahar. Happy Birthday, both.
Loved every word ❤️
Happy birthday to Sahar and her Mum 💕
A very happy birthday to Sahar and to you Natasha ji. She has such a gentle, calming and clear presence. Reading this post was soothing. Thank you :)
"Whatever I want them to learn, I only need to teach myself. "
That's one line I want to remember.
Utterly soft and laced with love! 🧡🌺 Reading this today morning is like having dark chocolate ice cream for breakfast.
Raju, thank you!
You know how much I rely on others to show me my own work through the haze of doubt and shame. <3