It’s intentional that I’m sharing this post a day after Mother’s Day. Back in 2016 when I decided to “start that silly blog of mine” focused on motherhood - sharing the unfiltered, vulnerable, and hard side of motherhood - I made a commitment to myself that motherhood would be celebrated, advocated for, & acknowledged unconditionally throughout the year. To share the thoughts, the struggles, and the joys with all of you & to receive the feedback that you have felt seen & heard validates that as a collective, we need each other. To my own mom (who funny enough, as a freelance journalist for the ottawacitizen wrote some of her motherhood experiences, ahem about me - swipe to see!) I appreciate you & the sacrifices you’ve made and being the foundation of our family. To my grandmothers, my biji & nani, you are my angels. Your presence is always felt. To my Amia, who chose me & made me a mother at the age of 26 - we have grown together in many ways & we will continue to stand side by s...