Okay, yes. I know I went MIA. Like, I dropped a whole name change, shifted the direction of everything, wrote a couple of deep emotional blogs, introduced that I have PCOS…and then poof. I disappeared like I was in witness protection 😂.

It’s been a couple of months. And honestly? It’s been a lot.

Writing about my journey, and I mean really sitting with it, reflecting on it, and pulling up memories that still sting, is emotional labour. It’s healing, yes, but it’s also draining. And now that I’m a new mom living in the land of postpartum hormones, cluster feeds, and unpredictable nap battles… it’s like trying to journal while someone’s yelling in your ear and throwing pureed sweet potato at you 🥲 Glamorous, I know.

But I miss creating. I do.

There’s this part of me, the creative, storytelling, idea spinning side, that dims when I’m not expressing myself. Being a mom is fulfilling in the most massive way. But my spirit? My soul? She needs to create.

So here I am, slowly plugging back in and trying to reconnect with that part of me again 🫶

So, what’s been going on since I last posted?

Let’s see. First, my father-in-law went back to India, and it changed our household dynamic. It’s been bittersweet. I must admit we do miss the extra support. Every pair of helping hands is gold when you have a baby and I was able to get way more done when he was here! But at the same time, I’ve also found little, sacred pockets of time for myself.

And when I say “pockets of time”, I mean things like replying to two emails in silence, heating up leftovers and actually eating them hot (a miracle), or sneaking in a nap. The little wins feel huge lately.

Oh, and drumroll please… we hosted my husband’s side of the family for dinner. Like, 30 to 40 people 😳 It only took us six and a half months to get there! I don’t know if that’s normal, laughable, eyebrow-raising, or just life as new parents without much extra help… but honestly? I did what worked for us. And that’s the energy I’m taking into every season now. (P.S. If my side of the family is reading this, yes, we’ll set a date to hang soon, I promise 😅).

What else has been happening…

We’ve been getting out more, visiting family, attending playdates, and honestly just leaving the house for our collective sanity. It’s been so refreshing to sit with other moms or aunties and just breathe. Sometimes we don’t even talk. We just sip cha/coffee and let the babies do their thing while we zone out for a few minutes.

And then there are days when we get to talk and realize we’re all in it. Every mom I meet? Just surviving in her own way. Laughing, crying, caffeinating. Same boat.

Oh! And he started solids around the 6 month mark! Huge milestone 🎉 We kicked off with purees, and so far (knock on wood) he’s loving it. Baby led weaning still makes me nervous… someone please send me a manual and a therapist. But we’re easing in. I can’t believe we’re already here. Weren’t we just figuring out cluster feeds?!

On the work side…

Something really special happened, we attended a BBQ event for a condo project I’ve been working on for the past couple of years, which now reached occupacy! And honestly? It was surreal.

And now for some real talk…

Looking back at the past eight months has been… eye opening.

You know that TikTok trend that goes like “I just needed a hug but…” well here’s my version… “I just needed a hug but decided to rebrand and talk about my trauma to help others and myself”? Yeah. That. That’s exactly where I’m at 😂

The last couple of months I constantly second guessed myself but then trusted myself. I wasn’t able to keep up lately with the posting, the storytelling, the digital downloads, and honestly? I felt like a bit of a failure. I kept wondering, “Do people even care about any of this?”. I went all in on the hard stuff, PCOS, postpartum, motherhood, and while I know those stories matter, I also want to make space for the lighter things too. The things that help me feel like me again.

People still ask me, “Wait… what about makeup?” And let me be clear that part will always be here. Makeup, glam, skincare, all of that still lives in me. It’s just shifted. Those moments of getting ready that used to be for clients now feel like sacred little windows of self care. 

This version of me is evolving. She’s growing, she’s learning, and she’s figuring it all out. I’m slowly discovering what I want to share here, what feels good, what feels aligned, and what feels doable.

So… what’s next?

Currently, in the DPH digital shop, you’ll find two digital downloads: one for PCOS basics and one for TTC. They’re real. They’re raw. They’re the things that helped me during my journey. And I know they can feel like a lot, especially if you’re just stepping into this space. I created them with so much love, but I also know they’re deep topics. That’s why I’ll be slowly deep-diving into each one over time. These conversations deserve space, softness, and support. No rushing.

I’ve also been thinking about how I want to create content. Videos, blogs, and audio all bring me joy, but let’s be real, I’ve only got so many hours in the day right now.

Lately, I’ve been thinking that podcast-style content might be the next right step. It would give me a space to talk freely, share stories from the heart, and invite some amazing guests into the conversation. It’s something I’ve dreamed of doing for years, and it finally feels like the right time to bring it into Dha Pure House.

What do you think? Would you listen in?

I’m figuring it out as I go.

Honestly… isn’t that what Dha Pure House is all about? For the dreamers. The doers. And the ones figuring it out… and right now, I’m all three.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for sticking around. And thank you for giving me space to just be human. I appreciate you more than you know 🤍

How have you all been? Feel free to comment below or connect with me over on IG I’d love to hear from you! 

-Gurp