Gentle parenting, the term that caught my attention ever since I became pregnant with Seyon. I am aware that many of my fellow Sri Lankans may not be familiar with this term, (Lol) as it is not something that we were exposed to when we were growing up. We are a generation raised with a different parenting style, one where we were often punished for getting sick and blamed it on our screen time. As I read about other parents' parenting styles and compare them to the way we raise children in Sri Lanka, I am sometimes overwhelmed. I believe that those who practice gentle parenting would definitely disapprove of our parenting practices. Now, I am scared that I will inherit toxic traits from my ancestors. Honestly, I am scared. Let's be clear, I am not saying that white, privileged people have the best lifestyle, but I am here to address how we were treated like objects, instead of being respected as human beings with natural instincts when we were kids, and how it still continues
Embracing Love, Growth, and New Adventures As the year 2022 comes to a close, I've been thinking about all the highs and lows I experienced over the past year. The beginning of the year was difficult as I faced a series of unexpected challenges, but ultimately these challenges made me stronger and more resilient. In March, we were blessed with the arrival of our new family member, Seyon, who has brought so much joy and love into our lives. Being a mother has been a journey of personal growth for me as I've learned to tap into inner reserves of patience and resilience that I didn't even know I had. Balancing work and parenting has been a challenge, but Kana and I have made it work by taking turns caring for Seyon. It's required a lot of cooperation and organization, but the love and support we have for each other has made it all worth it. In addition to becoming a parent, I've also learned more about the true nature of friendship and the importance of surrounding