My Daughter’s Mum: Essays by Natasha Badhwar

A detailed book review of My Daughter's Mum by Natasha Badhwar. A poignant book on parenting that isn't limited to parenthood.

The Car Story-3

Please read the earlier parts of the story before proceeding: Part 1 & Part 2. Before we proceed any further, it is imperative to get an insight into the two most important 'Whys' that form the crux of this long story. “Most misunderstandings in the world could be avoided if people would simply take the time to ask, …

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The Car Story

I started writing this story in 2011. The draft has been sitting idle for the longest time, secretly hoping for a miraculous turn of events so that this story meets a happy ending. In the past three years, I have updated this draft, in my mind, almost daily. Still, I couldn't find enough courage or …

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Homecoming

Do you feel lost, tired and overwhelmed by parenting? Here's how I started making sense of the chaos my life as a single mom to a strong-willed child had become.

The last year in kindergarten

Taking stock of the entire academic year gone by sounds like a tough task but doing so before Pari starts her next session is all the more important. No matter how faded my memory of the events of past year might be, it is definitely vivid when compared to, say ten or perhaps five years …

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