Desi Moms Network was built with a vision of fostering personal connections—face-to-face, being involved in each other’s lives, and creating meaningful bonds. This mantra guided us until COVID-19 hit. Like the rest of the world, we transitioned to Zoom, which shifted our philosophy. I aimed to make it a global community, and during that time, some mothers from far and wide joined the group and stayed.
Over the last couple of years, however, we’ve been returning to our original mission: connecting on a deeply human level.
This summer, during my trip to Alaska, I had the chance to meet one of the mothers from the group in Vancouver. I encouraged her to visit us in Boston and, after some persuasion, she agreed. Another mother from Virginia also decided to join the gathering. These two moms had been chatting online but had never met in person. The Virginia mom had visited Boston last year as well.
The reactions from their families, friends, and even husbands were hilarious—they couldn’t believe these women were traveling so far just to meet "strangers" they had befriended online. But what an incredible weekend it turned out to be!
We spent two days together, exploring, laughing, and having fun. One of the local moms showed them the real Boston, and the next day, the entire group came together. Twenty-three of us spent the afternoon singing, dancing, eating, and simply enjoying each other's company. It was heartwarming to realize that these women, who once didn’t know each other, are now there for one another through thick and thin.
The two nights we stayed up late, sharing stories and learning from each other’s experiences, were unforgettable. The Virginia mom, who is from Odisha, brought me a beautiful handloom saree from her state—knowing my love for traditional weaves. It was the perfect gift, and wearing it to celebrate our togetherness felt truly special.
This gathering was more than just a meet-up; it was a celebration of friendship, connection, and the strength of community.
I have been coughing for quite some time so got my health check up too.
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