The way we grow shapes the way they bloom.

This experience came at a time when I was losing confidence as a mother and feeling very hard on myself. Alizah helped me see simple but important things that I was unable to connect on my own. Her guidance felt deeply soothing and gave me hope that with practice, I can become a calmer mother.I feel grateful to have learned through her knowledge, warmth, and guidance. It helped me understand myself better and move towards becoming a more connected parent.

When I first heard about self-compassion, I was honestly a little reluctant. I thought it was a “nice extra” and that I should first focus on the real parenting struggles: anger, tantrums, patience, and becoming the kind of mother I wanted to be. But Alizah helped me understand that self-compassion is actually at the base of all of this. It is not about letting ourselves off the hook, but about being kind enough to look honestly at our behaviour and take responsibility. I also loved how she connected this with our relationship with Allah. The biggest practical difference I felt was that I became genuinely calmer in situations that would have put me into crisis before.