It’s been a week since ex-Cyclone Alfred swept through QLD, and while we (family and I) didn’t face as much damage this time around as we did a few years ago when the tornado hit, it doesn’t mean the emotional impact isn’t real or significant. Even when you’re prepared, it can still take a toll on your mental wellbeing especially when you're balancing work and motherhood. We lost power for four days, and I tried to laugh it off as a “first-world problem,” reminding myself how

Right now, Queensland and Northern NSW are bracing for Cyclone Alfred. The storm is moving slowly (which isn't necessarily a good thing!), I’m already seeing changes, grey skies, howling winds, and an underlying sense of uncertainty from my office window. Just two days ago, when my friend Tina first checked in to see if I was okay, the sky was a clear and beautiful blue. It’s fascinating to see how people react differently in times like this. Some are panic-buying, while othe