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Nadia Amer

I love my baby, but I hate my body

We argue about my obsession with my body, and he tells me again how beautiful I am. Why are you lying to me?

Feb 18, 2021

Side view of me in an elevator mirror, my large pregnant belly is clearly visible, and my face is turned away from the mirror because I don’t want to see myself in the reflection.

Feb 18, 2021

It took me 30 years to realise my mental health and physical health were the same damn thing

Mental health and physical health do not orbit our lives with planet-like distance; they exist within us, simultaneously.

Jun 25, 2020

It took me 30 years to realise my mental health and physical health were the same damn thing

Jun 25, 2020

It’s not about the money: growing up with a fear of scarcity

This is a story about how parenting from a place of scarcity creates a fearful mindset that stays with you for life.

Jan 21, 2020

It’s not about the money: growing up with a fear of scarcity

Jan 21, 2020

I’m struggling to make mum friends

I think part of the problem might be that I’m too afraid of judgement to commit to connecting…

Oct 16, 2019

I’m struggling to make mum friends

Oct 16, 2019

Mum Confession: I’ve been using my baby’s pushchair as a proxy for dealing with my mental health

I’ve owned a pushchair for over 10 months now, and in that time, I’ve forgotten how to have free hands.

Jul 17, 2019

Mum Confession: I’ve been using my baby’s pushchair as a proxy for dealing with my mental health

Jul 17, 2019

The last exit: 3 top tips for leaving the UAE wealthy and stress-free

We made just under AED 10,000 after six months of slowly offloading stuff we didn’t want and need! Here’s how you can do it too.

Jun 9, 2019

The last exit: 3 top tips for leaving the UAE wealthy and stress-free

Jun 9, 2019

People read. Make it worth their while.

Did you know that blog posts are among the most shared content online?

Apr 15, 2019

People read. Make it worth their while.

Apr 15, 2019

If you’re living a good life, you’ll start over again, and again and again.

Here I was, once again, letting my anxiety drag me back into the safe zone, that comfortable place where nothing exciting ever happens.

Mar 21, 2019

If you’re living a good life, you’ll start over again, and again and again.

Mar 21, 2019

My life is going down the toilet and I’m loving it.

All of my best dreams happen while I’m sat on the toilet.

Feb 27, 2019

My life is going down the toilet and I’m loving it.

Feb 27, 2019

How to use your experiences to build boundaries instead of walls

When was the last time you checked out your relationship boundaries? Probably never, right? For some people, setting appropriate boundaries

Feb 20, 2019

How to use your experiences to build boundaries instead of walls

Feb 20, 2019

Nadia Amer

Nadia Amer

Copywriter & Bo̶n̶e̶ Story Collector | Roam here for the BBQ version of me. Lots of raw bits, burning pain, and meaty memories | Hire me at imnadiaamer.com

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