Category: Stories, Personal Grouth, Human Spirit, Identity, Culture, Labor, Loss, Hope
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Ever called your kid “selfish” in a moment of exhaustion, then felt crushed by guilt later?
In The Only Child Mirror, I reflect on what raising Aiden taught me about parenting, patience, and the truth behind the “only child” myths. Read the full blog here: https://sanmanthapa.com/blog/the-only-child-mirror-what-raising-an-only-child-taught-me-about-myself
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Why I Hesitated to Celebrate My Birthday—Until I Saw It Through Her Eyes
“Maybe the point of life isn’t to fully arrive, but to continue showing up—with openness, humility, and a willingness to try again.” This birthday made me pause. I never used to celebrate them—until this year. A short reflection on why 50 is more than just a number.
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The Power of Story Telling: You Matter and Your Story Matters
A Fight for a Cup of Chai: A Journey Through Labor, Loss, and Hope By Sanman Thapa | March, 29, 2025 | 11:00 am Have you ever felt a quiet tug—that ticking urge to share your story with the world—only to be silenced by a voice that says, Who would care?You’re not alone. I was…
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