Shikha
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Breaking Tradition: The Case for Mothers’ Surnames
For generations, a child’s surname has followed one default rule: the father’s name. So deeply ingrained is this practice that it often goes unquestioned — until someone suggests doing it differently. That’s when debates begin. Why does a mother’s surname… Continue reading
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Can a Working Mom Demand Permanent WFH in India?
One of the most searched questions by working mothers today is:Is work from home a legal right in India after maternity? The technical answer is No.But the complete picture matters — especially for women returning to work after maternity leave… Continue reading
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The Truth Behind the Collapse of Gentle Parenting
Gentle parenting is the hot topic of our times.Reels, podcasts, expert panels – everyone is advocating it. And rightly so. But somewhere between perfectly worded scripts and ideal responses, we’ve turned gentle parenting into a performance without talking about the… Continue reading
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I Started Resenting My Husband as a New Mom — And Here’s Why
We always say every child is different — how true! But there’s another truth we rarely acknowledge: every mother is different too.So why are we still measured against the same old rulebook of motherhood, passed down through generations? This rulebook… Continue reading
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The Legal Crime
I sat there on the bed, nervously waiting for my new life to unfold.My palms were clinging onto each other, and my breath was getting difficult to hold. Then the door slowly creaked – and there he was… straight out… Continue reading
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Why My Mom Never Cared About Mother’s Day
This year, I went all out for Mother’s Day. And it turned out to be quite a rollercoaster; nothing I planned actually materialized. But before I dive into that, let me give you a little heads-up. My mom is an… Continue reading
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When a Baby is Born, So is a Mother
A tiny cry, a brand-new day,A mother is born in a different way.The world rejoices, the hearts are light,But within her stirs a quiet fight. She holds her child, so soft, so small,Yet wonders—does she know it all?Love is there,… Continue reading
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Postpartum Rage: The Silent Struggle of Motherhood No One Talks About
Motherhood is often painted as a journey of pure love, boundless joy, and selfless devotion. We are told to be compassionate, patient, and kind. We are expected to be understanding, tolerant, and unshaken by exhaustion. But what happens when we… Continue reading
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The Ideal Woman
So what if she stays awake the longest at night,Juggling babies and midnight meeting invites.She still wakes before the rest, brewing your morning tea—Because, of course, she is the ideal woman. So what if she’s just as talented as you, if… Continue reading
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Through my eyes..
They said,Being a mother is hard,And how true they were. But through my eyes,The hardest part wasn’t the care I gave—Though yes, at times it was tough,But there were moments of joy and love,That I stole from the chaos. The… Continue reading
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