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Continue reading →: Notes on Grief #1: Finding Comfort in PoetryA heart heavy with grief and a head dizzy with disillusionment, I seek comfort in words. Discovering ‘For Grief’, a poem by John O’Donohue felt like an Aha moment.
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Continue reading →: Love in the time of a virusSpotted in my condo lobby this weekend 😊❤️ as I was returning from a short grocery run. I usually enquire if sanitizers were back in stock if I’m at a store. Of course they weren’t. This note was nice reminder of what we really need to keep in stock at…
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Continue reading →: The Emotional Toll of Motherhood: My First Year Experience13 months postpartum and I have come to the conclusion that the system is entirely rigged against women. Can’t breastfeed? Oh you formula-feed? Still breastfeeding?! Get your kid on a daycare-waitlist as soon as you can! You fight hard to build your milk supply, dodge unwelcome opinions, and suddenly one…
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Continue reading →: My mother’s final journey: From a daughter’s eyesFebruary 21, 2024 — Wednesday Mumma passed away at 10:55 pm from a heart attack.11:43 pm — the call from my sister. Sometimes I have no capacity to continue. I feel a deep sadness—a gaping hole inside my chest, inside my life—a sadness I will carry until the light leaves…
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Continue reading →: A love like no otherIs there a loss greater than losing your mother.. not having her during your life’s most important and challenging moments, softly reassuring that everything will be all right or dropping everything to come help you. It’s a searing pain that chokes up your throat and wells up your eyes every…
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Continue reading →: Exploring the Unique Geological Wonders of Misery Bay Provincial ParkMisery Bay Provincial Park on Manitoulin Island offers a toddler-friendly hike leading to a relaxing beach and showcasing the globally rare Alvar habitat with unique geological features. It’s a day-use park with 15 km of hiking trails, rare plants, and an eco-friendly Visitor Centre, making it a great spot for…
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Continue reading →: Manitoulin Island Getaway: A Family Adventure in OntarioSummer of 2024 is my vengeance against grief. It’s obviously a lost cause because no amount of experiences can fill your cup enough to stop the real, raw, bodily, visceral, rollercoaster of grieving. But even so, knowing the fragility of life and the beauty of this moment… this fast fleeting…
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Continue reading →: Cherry Blossoms at Kariya Park 🌸Despite eagerly awaiting the cherry blossoms each spring, I arrived at the park too early this year. While the weeping cherry trees were still in bud stage, the classic white cherry trees were already in full bloom, offering a delightful sight. It was a joyous evening with families enjoying picnics…
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Continue reading →: The Scent of a MotherSometimes the sadness feels paralyzing. My body aches to lay my head against the softness of my mom’s neck and to drape my hands around her belly…the same place that housed and birthed me. I can never forget the feel of her skin, how delicate her hands felt at the…
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Continue reading →: A Visit to One of the World’s Largest Lilac Collections in Burlington, OntarioWith a teething infant refusing to nap, long drives and wide expanses of nature have been my refuge to get both of us in a good mood. In Burlington, the Royal Botanical Garden (RBG) is my favourite oasis, away from the drudgery of suburban routine. May is peak season for…
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I’m Meesha
I love over-sharing and narrating long-winded stories to the people I love. My comfort food is a bowl of hot noodles. I collect floral dresses and self-help books with a passion. Raising my toddler has been the best experience of my life so far. I love my little life with my husband and son. I’m Indian-Canadian, and very proud of both of my homes.
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