Are You in the Mid-Show Too?
Are you running a mega show in your forties — dealing with the twenties and seventies around you, feeling like you’re in your fifties while your mind’s still in its twenties? Ever wished the chaos around could just hit pause, or that you had a Mr. India watch 2.0 all for yourself?
If you nodded, you’re in the right auditorium.
This space is for all of you juggling a hundred things that feel like a zillion — doing it all with a smile, breaking down at times, rethinking choices, yet showing up and giving your best.
Hey There! I’m Aay.
Younger of two siblings, I grew up in a modest Maharashtrian family — with an engineer father, an elder brother, and a mother whose dedication to homemaking shaped much of who I am.
A diligent student, my life was as box-pleated and crisp as my school uniform at St. Joseph’s High School. Academics ruled; anything beyond didn’t quite exist.
Then came graduation, an early marriage in the same city, early kids, and a career built through a mix of choices, circumstances, and happy coincidences.
The Many Hats I’ve Worn
Across 25-plus years, I’ve lived several professional lives —
15 years in dental practice (yes, I’m a dentist),
9 years in business, and
8 years in language coaching.
Somewhere along the way, “Mom Mode” became my default setting. Since 2001, I’ve seen my share of Johnson’s bottles, teen talk, and all that comes in between. My pink and blue are now adults, and — surprisingly — I’m still sane!
The Big Shift
The most defining decision in my parenting journey came when my son was 14 and my daughter 12. I moved from being the “behind-the-scenes mom” to the “on-screen mom,” switching from a 9-to-9 workday to full-time motherhood.
At the time, it felt like the toughest call of my life. Looking back now, I wouldn’t change a thing. That pause taught me more about growth, patience, and identity than any degree or job ever did.
Through the Years
Two adults later, here I am — sharing stories of learnings and un-learnings, things done right and those not so right, and the reality of parenting as it has been for me.
While parenting took the lead on the broad gauge, life kept rolling on the side track — my career, marriage, friendships, and evolving identity all found their turns. From my 20s through my 40s, it’s been a solo trip from chaos to clarity — or at least a clearer lens now.
These are my adaptations of real, unscripted tales that might resonate with you, offer perspective, or simply remind you that you’re not alone on this rollercoaster.
The Heart of It All
The Universe has been kind. I’ve been blessed with help at the right time and people who had my back — who taught me the quiet art of unlearning and restoring emotional wellbeing.
I don’t have all the answers, but I hope to walk alongside you as you navigate relationships, parenting, and self-understanding — through my writing and my work as an empathy coach.
Gratitude Always
Thank you for being here, for reading, and for sharing a moment of your day with me.
I’m endlessly grateful — to the Universe and to the ever-inspiring Louise Hay — for guiding me towards gentler perspectives and deeper clarity.
Love,
Aay 🖤