Why hello there! I am so excited to be a part of a safe space made just for us moms! Let me start by introducing myself! My name is Faten, it’s so very nice to meet everyone!
To start off, I want to tell you more about my hobbies . . . wait, do we moms actually have hobbies? After becoming a mom, it took me some time to prioritize myself again and figure out what I enjoy!
My Passions + Hobbies
Firstly, I have always had a passion for helping others and connecting with other people. I absolutely love time for self-reflection, including journaling and meditation which have become a priority in my life recently! I have also recently discovered that I am creative. Oddly enough, I have always labeled myself as “un-artistic”, however, when I broadened my horizons of what is considered creative, I found that I enjoy writing, creating content, and home decor! I hope to continue learning more about myself.
Self-Care
Along with discovering my hobbies, I have also only recently started prioritizing self-care! It began in 2020 when I realized that being physically at home with my kiddos all the time meant I had to take the initiative to take care of me, even with kids being home. I began a skincare routine that I have diligently stuck to since then (proud moment!). I have slowly added on to my skin care products, and it has helped me stick to a nighttime routine!
In addition to this, I have found that a monthly spa day is one of the best investments I can make to rejuvenate! Granted, this doesn’t always happen, but I make the intention to schedule this time for myself, and if I miss a month, I continue to the next month. With the kids now back in school, I enjoy going out for coffee with friends, going on shopping sprees (in-store or online), and finding at least 20 minutes to myself every day. I have promised myself to spend time alone whether I journal, watch a show, or just enjoy the peace and quiet!
My Family
I am a mom of three: my son is 11, and my daughters are seven and six. I struggled with infertility for the first three years of trying to have kids due to PCOS. In 2011, I was ecstatic to find out that I was pregnant with my son! He became my entire world and I vowed to respect and honor him as his mother. He was the best gift that I had prayed years for.
Unfortunately, things weren’t easy for my second pregnancy either. In 2013, I was so excited to find out I was pregnant with a baby boy, but that excitement quickly turned to devastation as I found out at my next ultrasound that the baby had numerous complications and most likely wouldn’t make it. In hopes of giving him a full chance at life, my husband and I decided to go full term. At 27 weeks, I delivered a baby boy that we only spent a beautiful thirty minutes with before his lungs gave up on him. It was devastating, but I had to remain strong and continue being a mother to my son, and a healthy mom at that!
My family continued growing when my rainbow baby was born in 2015! I was in awe of this beautiful baby girl that lit up our lives once again! My family was complete in 2017 with the addition of my baby daughter that was added to our family only 16 months after her sister was born!
My Roots + Appreciation for Metro Detroit
In 1990, when I was four years old, my parents and I immigrated from Lebanon to Dearborn. Dearborn has been my hometown since! Living in the Dearborn community is more like living with a big family; that is most definitely the best part! I love that my kids can grow up in a community that values their religion and ethnicity.
In our free time, we love going out to eat and enjoying the diverse pallets that metro Detroit has to offer! Some of our favorite places include Oyaki Sushi, Modern Greek, and Ocean Prime. My son has been absolutely obsessed with sushi since he was only two years old, but refuses to have it anywhere but at Oyaki! He usually orders the ramen noodles, Sunday morning, U of M, and yum yum rolls!
My personal favorite place is Modern Greek, where I can order a meal on the healthier side. Their rice bowls are absolutely amazing (topped with grilled shrimp! Yum!). When we want to treat ourselves to a luxurious dinner with a family-friendly atmosphere, we opt for Ocean Prime! It hasn’t failed us yet!
Detroit Mom Content I’m Excited About!
I am so excited to share my expertise with other moms! I have been on my own personal healing journey and have learned so much in addition to what I learned from gaining a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Topics that fire me up include boundary setting, meditation, mindfulness, spirituality, self-awareness, and really anything that helps us grow and deal with life’s struggles in a positive way! I am so excited to be a part of this team and I look forward to sharing my story with you all!
