A Miraculous Reunion

One year ago, I stood in front of a full-length mirror staring back at myself as I was clothed in a vibrant orange, magenta, and gold stamp-printed Saree and blouse. My thick, long hair held a braid that started at the crown of my head and finished down the middle of my back. My wrists…

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Baggage Claim

It was way past my bedtime as I drove to pick up my husband from the airport, and I was surprised to find nerves gnawing away in the pit of my stomach. My mind was racing as I drove the familiar route, wondering aloud what reuniting would look like after seven months apart.

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