I recently attended a parent-teacher conference at my son's school. His school had introduced something interesting. Students are now asked to self-assess their progress against set learning criteria, with no prior input or correction from the teacher. These self-assessments are then shared with parents during a one-on-one conference. My son scored himself quite well in some areas; confident, clear, and honest. But in other areas, I noticed something familiar. He marked himse

People sometimes ask why I still carry joy despite everything life has thrown my way. The truth is, choosing bitterness, anger or giving up has never felt like a better option to me. It doesn’t solve the problem, it only deepens the weight. I’ve had to learn to focus on what I have and not only what I’m still waiting for. To count my blessings even in hard seasons. Life isn't perfect. I just choose not to stay in a place that keeps me stuck. Maybe that’s my gentle reminder fo

You don’t always notice when you’re shrinking. It’s subtle. Gradual. Easy to explain away. For a few years, I lived in a small town. At the time, it made complete sense. I was raising my kids as a single mum, working full-time, and completing my PhD. I needed a setup that allowed me to manage everything, and it worked. But after a while, something started to shift. From the outside, it looked like I was holding it all together, but quietly, something in me was changing. I los