Dear Son, Yesterday you lathered Old Spice body wash over your tiny frame and asked me, “Mama do I smell like men?” Today you are 4 years old. I thank the Creator that I am your Mama, and that you are my son. I thank the Creator for each and every person that has been…
Author: Sadia
I worked for a decade in the social sector as a fundraiser and philanthropist advancing equity. Specifically, I work with clients who want to serve those at the margins of society, from children to the elderly. I care deeply about faith, literacy, fundraising, self-mastery, and capacity building of people and organizations.
The Death of Dida
Obituary of my maternal grandmother
The Day the Betta Died
Today I buried a betta in the backyard. It was our first pet, and my daughter’s first real experience with this kind of loss. She had an aunt and uncle pass away during Covid, but she was not close to the people like she was to her fish-friend. I dug a hole in the ground…
Sadia Kalam 