Becoming a mother

Ashwin Goyal

Dec 3, 2023

"In a few years, I'll be the boss," she dreams, her mind full of career plans. But she decides on a brief pause, just enough to ensure her little one gets the best start.

As he goes off to school, she’s his cheerleader, cheering him on in every school play and every inconsequential recital.

As college arrives, she’s his rock, helping him navigate new challenges and new freedoms.

And as he steps into marriage, she’s his wingman, guiding him towards marital bliss.

When he stops calling, her motherly duties are finally complete and she sits alone in her empty, quiet house, excitedly thinking to herself, "Now, where was I?"

Choosing a career

He's at that tricky mid-career stage, always thinking about the future. The same old daily grind at work is starting to make him lose interest. Around him, he sees everyone rushing towards popular career options, like a herd following a trend without much thought. He's not

Picking a side

In the beginning, there were two. They were inseparable, sharing secrets under starlit skies and dreams over morning coffee. In moments of difficulty, they were each other's sanctuary, and in a world full of change, they were each other's constant. Then there were three. One chose