What is my hope for Desi Moms Network

 The company I work for believes in giving back to the community, and that is one of the reasons I love my employer. I was awarded Volunteer of the Year for the Americas for my work with Desi Moms Network. The recognition itself is an honor, and it comes with a ten-thousand-dollar donation to a charity of my choice.

I was interviewed by the Indian Employee Network, and those questions really made me think about my journey—my vision, hopes, expectations, and limitations.

Q-4.  What is my hope for Desi Moms Network

I want this group to be a safe and supportive space where no mom ever feels alone. A space where everyone can share joy and be their real selves—without shame or stigma. A space where everyone belongs and finds comfort in knowing the village understands. A village where joy, concerns, laughter, tears, small and big victories, overwhelm, and celebration coexist.

I hope this village grows—not only in number, but in depth. That we have more long-lasting, deep, and meaningful friendships. That moms become one another’s mentors and support systems. That we build a stronger community, where we stand by each other, hand in hand, through thick and thin.

I hope to create another set of leaders in this village—moms who move past hesitation, step into leadership, take ownership, and help build a thriving community that shapes the future of the group. I want to empower the moms who are usually silent and living in their own shell.

I hope that, as a group, we become a voice for our kids—creating awareness and fighting for acceptance. I want the moms to be advocates who change the way our community talks about disability, inclusion, and parenting.

I want these mothers to become change-makers—challenging stigma, pushing for better services, and reminding society that our children matter.

I hope Desi Moms Network becomes a symbol of love, friendship, courage, collective wisdom, and deep compassion.

And above all, I want it to always feel like home—safe, supportive, authentic, real, warm, comforting, and always there, no matter what.
I want every mom to know that she is not alone - that she is seen, heard and held.

18 Moms met for lunch, laughing, chatting, giggling and joking. The village - their safe space.

A linen saree for a meet

Anand agreed to go for lunch he sat on the other side of the restaurant with his dad. But I was happy that he came with us.