Donia
Donia is an Egyptian mother who lives in New York with her husband and two children (born in 2005 and 2012). She is a stepmom to two (born in 1991 and 1995). She is passionate about raising awareness about mental health and neurodiversity and fighting the stigmas surrounding them. She advocates for inclusivity, equality, diversity, and the importance of representation in children's books. She recently published her first children's book, Racing Mind: A Story of a Girl with ADHD, inspired by her younger child, who is diagnosed with ADHD. She hopes that her message, "It's ok to be different," will help neurodivergent children achieve self-love and acceptance. Donia also loves playing the drums and doing Zumba!
Tough Love
I wish that children were born with a how-to-manual. As a first-time parent, I was full of hope, and I strove to do my...
Advocating for Your Health
Are women treated fairly when it comes to their health? From my own experience, women are often misdiagnosed, mistreated, or dismissed regarding physical or...
Heard, Hugged, or Helped
As my kids get older, their needs change, including their needs for me.
This can be devastating or celebrated depending on the day and many...
Heartbreakingly Helpless: Parenting a Suicidal Teen
*Trigger Warning: This post discusses suicide.*
I wrote about my experience mothering a struggling child a few months ago when things were especially difficult for...
Mothering a Struggling Child
Although my children are a bit older, last year was by far the most challenging for me as a mother. When your child struggles,...
The Empty Bookcase
I’ve always had a strong connection with books. I was a voracious reader, obsessed with books. I didn’t have access to public libraries, and...
A Mom’s Guilt Never Leaves Me
I don’t know if it’s just me or if all moms feel this way, but I always feel guilty. A mom’s guilt never leaves...
Living with Bipolar II Disorder
Mental health awareness is so important as a mother.
Before I was diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder, I was misdiagnosed with major depression for years....
The Default Parent
When you become parents, you are expected to share your children’s responsibilities equally. You both take turns taking your children to their school events....
The Converted Grinch
When we first moved to the United States, we discovered that there were so many new holidays to celebrate. We were not big on...