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Hi, I’m Huda. I work as a Compensation Consultant & have a three year old girl.
Hi, I’m Huda. I work as a Compensation Consultant & have a three year old girl. I used to live in Dubai where I had a personal trainer who introduced me to Tabata workouts, Bowen therapy, tapping, and understanding food and nutrition overall. She helped me start my holistic journey. She recommended I follow B and have learned so much since! I’m in no way perfect and have long ways to go in adopting the lifestyle I have in mind but moving back to the US (Houston) has proved how challenging it can be! I’m glad this group exists to provide the support and to also increase my knowledge in healthier, organic living. -
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Hi – welcome! I’m glad you’re here with us. A big move like that is definitely up there as one of the most stressful life events. What are you finding most challenging with your move from Dubai to Houston? We’re here to support you the best we can!
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thanks! It’s been a year since my move and it sure has been tough. Back in Dubai, I was living w my husband with no family or friends around. When I moved back to Houston, it was great to live close to the fam again & reconnect with friends but it has been a challenge to always explain to them my newly adopted lifestyle. It’s exhausting and sometimes I don’t have the right answer or don’t know how to thoroughly explain things – like why my daughter and I go to our backyard barefoot, or eat organic grass fed meats, or don’t give my daughter medicine unless absolutely needed, or use toxic free detergents… list goes on. In addition to that, It has also been hard to find like minded mothers.
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you’re in good company here, and I hear you! My family (lovingly) always make fun of my “organic” ways too.
By the way, one of our members just moved back to Dubai from Houston (or was it Dallas? ). Anyway, maybe she can chime in with recommendations on how to find mothers with similar interests (healthy organic living) in your area.
Another good starting point is Whole Foods. They often host community events, and have community pin boards where people can post their events. I would attend a few of interest and find a network that way.
And finally, farmer’s markets!! Have you found any in your area yet? This is always a great way to speak with farmers directly, and also mingle with locals with similar interests.
Hope these help and you can build your new tribe there. And we’ve got your back too.
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Hey ,
Welcome around here! My name is Daniel and I help Bernadette on the platform.
I think a few people here can relate to the questions we get from our friends & family. Most of the time the ‘tension’ doesn’t come from the question itself. Sometimes it is the way the question is asked. Sometimes it is the way our friends & family react to the answers to our questions. Sometimes we already anticipate some friction because of our earlier experience with these types of questions.
I personally feel there is a great learning opportunity when such a question is asked:
• We learn about our family & friends.
• We learn about ourselves.I think one of the best lessons I personally have learned from these types of questions is, I don’t have to ‘defend’ my personal lifestyle choices.
I also know that some family/friends need some time to process things that are different to their world. Jokes can be a way to process things.
The good news is most people are ok with it in the end. I have learned to trust the process.
If they still feel uncomfortable with it after a while, I will just ask my friends: “I have noticed you act different. It feels like you are uncomfortable with “X”. I wouldn’t like that to influence our friendship. Care to share why you feel like that?”
This is my personal way of dealing with these situations. I know as a mother the situation is more difficult. But you are not alone, so please share your thoughts
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