This was me writing in one of the journals. About 2 years ago, I made a decision that changed everything — I stepped into entrepreneurship not to achieve more, but to be more.  I had completed postgraduate studies, pushed myself academically, and followed the traditional path of growth… yet something inside me still felt unfinished. I wanted to build something that mattered to busy mums like me — women who are exhausted but still show up for their families every day. That dre

I had a plan, you know. For my 50th birthday, I was meant to be sipping something fruity on a cruise, watching the ocean shimmer while pretending I didn’t have responsibilities waiting back home. It was going to be my moment — a celebration of half a century of life, love, and lessons. But it didn’t happen. Life had other plans (as it often does). The cruise didn’t go ahead, and for a minute, I felt that sting — disappointment, frustration, even a bit of “why me?”. I could ha

November is the month of Thanksgiving at Ruthy Michaels. It is a time to pause, reflect, and honour the quiet victories of the year—not just the goals we reached, but the grace that carried us through. A woman in quiet reflection—eyes closed, hands over heart. This year, I’m showcasing three heartfelt offerings: Gratitude Journal for Adults  — a space to reflect, release, and rejoice Gratitude Colouring Book for Children  — gentle pages for little hands and big hearts Thankfu

He came with a suitcase full of dreams. Just one suitcase. And a heart full of hope. Let’s call him “A.” He left behind everything familiar—family, language, the rhythm of home—for a new beginning in the UK or any other Western country. He believed in the promise of a better life. He imagined working hard, saving, and returning home to build something lasting. He told his wife, “Just a few years. I’ll be back before you know it.” But the years stretched. Life here was harder

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