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The Missing Middle: Why Having Children Feels Out of Reach for So Many Americans
But after budgeting for motherhood as a GS-14 in Washington, DC—and later experiencing the benefits cliff after losing my job—I began to understand why so many middle-class families feel squeezed. This is a reflection on the growing affordability gap facing the “missing middle” and why raising children shouldn’t feel like a luxury.
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Watching My Mother Fade Through FaceTime: A Tribute to a Woman Ahead of Her Time
As this post is published, my mother, Tahera Rashid, is being laid to rest in Bangladesh. A woman ahead of her time, she built a life across journalism, banking, education, and family legacy while raising generations shaped by strong women. This is a reflection on grief, caregiving from afar, motherhood, and enduring love.
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One and Done Wasn’t the Plan
A personal reflection on being one and done, navigating a remaining IVF embryo, solo motherhood, aging parents, and the realities of modern family planning after 40.
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Between Parents and Parenthood: The Millennial Sandwich No One Prepared Us For
A reflective story about caring for aging parents as a Millennial and stepping into motherhood — a deeply personal take on what it means to be part of the sandwich generation. I became a caregiver long before I ever became a parent. In my late twenties, while most of my friends were climbing career ladders…
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From Pandemic Companion to Big Sister
When I think back to the pandemic, I don’t just remember the fear, the uncertainty, or the long stretches of isolation—I remember Bailey. She was my anchor, my comfort, and in so many ways, my first born child. I brought her home when the world felt like it was spinning out of control, and somehow…
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