Wakeful and wanting – reflections on motherhood, fragility and privilege
A few nights ago I stayed awake, even though I was tired. I’d spent the whole day away from screens,
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Tapping the same tune (Or: the principles behind my work and how you can help me)
**This week’s edition contains a lot of information that I deem necessary, so I’ve decided to skip recommendations. Recommendations will
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How do we really listen to kids about their needs?
Some like to call children our future. It’s technically true: they will most likely outlive us adults. They have more
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On whether being born first or second affects you later in life
Our neighbours had a baby one stormy night in January. He was born at home, next door to us, some
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Let’s remember our happy moments of play as children to regain our playful spirit as adults
Photo Credit: Drops of Joy / Maria Farinha Films Let me start off this week by welcoming those who are
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The first 1,000 days are my life’s mission. I want everyone to care as much as I do
Inequality starts early in life. If we take on the first-1,000-day prism to look at society around us, we can push to create change.
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Who has the right to have a child?
When I was in my early 20s, an older friend of mine got pregnant with her ex-boyfriend who had no
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The unconscious burden of our first names
Our family legend goes as such: the very day I was born, my parents almost split up because they argued
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On umbilical cords and feeling at home
Before delving into this week’s topic, some good news: I got a Facebook scholarship to participate in the Journalism Creators Program
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I’m creating this space to mourn a loss
*Warning: This newsletter talks about miscarriage. If you find the topic triggering, maybe skip reading this edition, and check out this
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