Why I’m open to a relationship again
A year of being single gave me more than I expected. I took that time on purpose to slow down, grow, and reconnect with what really matters to me. No rush, no distractions, no half choices. And the best part is, I’m genuinely happy with where I am in life right now. I have peace, […]
Why I decided to become an entrepreneur
I did not grow up in an entrepreneurial family. My parents had steady jobs and worked for the same employer for many years. I, on the other hand, had a different job almost every year because I got bored quickly and was always looking for new challenges. The world as it is now would have […]
I don’t have time for situationships
Being single for eight months at 43 feels very different than being single at 23. Back then, being single was like a spontaneous city trip: fun, chaotic, and usually ending with a story you probably shouldn’t tell your mother. Now it’s more like a period of reflection and self-check-in. Time to rest, to heal, and […]
Between two worlds (my journey from Suriname to the Netherlands)
When I was ten years old I moved from Suriname to the Netherlands. It was a major shift not just in terms of location but especially culturally. The Netherlands back then thirty-two years ago was different from what it is today. Adapting was a challenge. I felt different not only because of my background but […]
Menstrual pain deserves attention
It started when I was 13 years old. My first period, and immediately a struggle. What might have been an awkward moment for most girls felt like a personal disaster to me. From the very first month, I had intense abdominal pain. Not just “a little cramping,” but pain so severe that I literally doubled […]
Faith and manifestation
There are moments in life when everything feels uncertain. You look ahead and see no clear path, only fog. Maybe you’re going through a difficult time, or it feels like everything is working against you. It is in those moments that hope becomes essential. And when you can connect that hope to focused action and […]
From nothing to a home of my own
It’s been almost thirteen years since I suddenly found myself alone with my son. And to be honest, back then, I had absolutely nothing. No job, no money, no direction. Just a lot of worry and a deep sense of being completely lost. You could say I was in a dark place, but even that […]
I started my own company: “My Own Emotions Inc.” 😉
Some days are just like that. You come home, toss your bag in the corner, half-heartedly hang your coat on the rack (or let it gracefully slide to the floor, let’s be honest), and sigh so deeply the windows could fog up. Today was one of those days. Emotional. With a capital E. But you […]
Help, I’m in perimenopause (and I’m sober. Literally.)
We need to talk. And no, this isn’t an invitation for a glass of wine, because – spoiler alert – I don’t drink anymore. Not because I’ve suddenly adopted a super healthy lifestyle, but because my body is already creating enough chaos on its own. I’m in perimenopause. And no, it’s not just a phase. […]
Mother’s Day: A moment of gratitude for my son
Today is Mother’s Day. But this year, I don’t just feel like a mom – I feel incredibly grateful for the amazing son I have. Mother’s Day is often a time to reflect on what it means to be a mother. To celebrate the love, energy, and care we pour into our children. But today, […]