Introduction Our home has been a bustling hub of activity, blessed with visitors right from the onset. Until 2020, when COVID-19 caused...

Introduction Being a woman in today's world is a journey filled with expectations and societal pressures. The 'Super Woman' illusion pervades our culture, influencing how women are perceived and how they perceive themselves. Whether in the role of mother, career professional, or partner, these expectations often lead to an unrelenting quest for perfection. This piece focuses on the 'Super Woman' in the context of the family, shedding light on this illusion of effortless grace

When I gave birth to my first baby, she looked so fragile that I thought I could easily break her bones. My husband, recognising my apprehension, took on the role of caring for her, feeding her, and bathing her. He did the same with the rest of our children. This has led me to jokingly tell my children that it will be their father, rather than me, who will stay with them to provide support when they have babies. I would like to point out at the outset that my husband is very