Why I’ve Been So Quiet Lately

If you’ve been wondering why things have been a little quiet from my end lately — here’s the reason: I’ve been on maternity leave.

It’s been a truly beautiful and life-altering time, full of tender moments, sleepless nights, first smiles, and a whole new kind of love that I didn’t know was possible. Becoming a parent has brought so much joy, and I’ve cherished the chance to step away from work for a while and just be with my baby and my new little family.

That said, it’s also been the most challenging thing I’ve ever done. No job, no deadline, no project compares to the all-consuming, 24/7 nature of caring for a tiny human — especially when you’re also trying to figure out who you are now in the process.

So yes, it's been quiet here — not because I’ve stepped away for a moment of rest, but because I’ve been deeply immersed in something that has stretched me in every possible way.

And now, I’m back at work. In a way, it feels strange to say that — as though one version of me is handing the reins back to another. But I’m also genuinely glad to return. There's something grounding about stepping back into this part of my life, re-engaging my mind in a different way, and reconnecting with a rhythm that feels familiar — even as I carry this new version of myself with me.

Thanks for your patience during this time. I’m excited to be back, a little softer, a little stronger, and very much looking forward to what’s next.