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Growing up, I spent much of my childhood in Asia. Bangkok, Thailand, in particular, was where my family would go for annual check-ups or any…
Three years ago, I walked into F45 Edgewood with one simple goal: shed my pandemic pounds and start getting my body ready for pregnancy. What…
Holding Space for Myself in Family and Culture From a young age, my father had me living in two different worlds that often contradicted each…
Monday afternoons used to feel heavy, but lately they’ve turned into something I actually look forward to. During baseball season, the Capital One Café gives…
I am a displaced federal worker and the creator behind this blog.
Part 1 of the series: Navigating the Safety Net I’ve spent most of my career inside large, complex systems—working in foreign assistance, public sector programs, and institutions designed to respond to crisis. I understood, intellectually, how safety nets worked. What I didn’t fully grasp—until it happened to me—was how destabilizing it feels when your own…
Preparing for a baby is supposed to be joyful, intentional, and maybe even a little Pinterest-worthy. But what happens when you’re doing it while unemployed, navigating DC’s high cost of living, and genuinely unsure what city—or continent—you’ll be living in by spring? That’s where I’ve found myself. When I bought my DC rowhome, I imagined…
When I learned I was pregnant at 40 with gestational diabetes, I assumed I’d have a low-risk vaginal birth. But reality reshaped everything — from how I think about labor positions and induction to how I plan for my child’s safety. After a consultation on MAVEN Clinic, I began asking my care team hard questions…
Bureaucrat to Baby Steps 