Please meet Tejasswinee Barua.
Tejasswinee is a mom who wants to share a bit of her story.
I’m a mom of one daughter and wife to Jnanjit Kakaty, who works as a Software Engineer. I am also a Software Engineer. Jnanjit and I have been married for eight years.
I was born and raised in the North East of India, in the lush state of Assam, famous for its tea and silk.
Having completed my Mechanical Engineering Degree in 2004. I have been working for the last ten years in different multi- national companies. I work with clients and business partners spread across the world.
Jnanjit and I moved to Australia in 2014 from India. My daughter was born in Australia in 2015. I love to read books, with a particular interest in Historical Fiction and literary classics. My favorite book is How to Kill a Mockingbird. I also enjoy digital art and writing.
I have a blog titled, Fiction in a Flash where I pen down short stories and poems.
What I do well as a mom.
I help my child feel valued as a person and teach her how to stand up for herself. I was raised in a patriarchal society where women are made to feel inferior to men. Fortunately, I was an exception, thanks to my parents. I would like my daughter to be an exception too. I would like for her to experience a better life where men and women are treated as equals. To reinforce the fact that she and her opinion and view of the world matters, I ask her opinion on even the smallest of subjects or issues.
What I learned from another mom.
My grandmother married at the age of fourteen and had four kids. She managed to finish her studies, started working as a teacher and was an active social worker. It was from her that I learned how resilient we women are. I also learned that given any circumstance, if we stand up for ourselves and move forward, there is no height we cannot reach. It was from her that I learned that in life, the power is within you, always.
Lesson learned from my child.
My daughter once had a particularly bad bout of fever and was tired and lethargic. But her laughter never died. The spirit of unalloyed happiness in her remained even during that time.
She taught me that I can be happy, no matter what.
Successful motherhood moment.
During my daughter’s naptime, I made some Origami butterflies and then placed them on her bedroom wall. After she woke up, I relished the joyful look on her face after she saw the butterflies I made for her.
Mom I admire.
My mom. She juggled work and home seamlessly and in an era where Indian women seldom worked after marriage. At the same time, I never felt that I had missed out on her love and affection. She inspired me by being a working mom, by being financially secure and by being the person who was always there when I needed her. I remember at nights when I would study for my exams, she would bring me coffee and sit beside me for hours, just to give me company.
What is your best childhood memory?
Please share yours in the comments below.
This is a bit about mine: A Letter To My Mom.
38 thoughts on “Lessons With Mom Tejasswinee Barua”
I don’t know how moms do it. They have kids full time jobs, and manage to get it all done. I have no kids and I struggle to get to Starbucks and work on time. How she and other moms alike do it all is so commendable and they deserve to be praised for sure!
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Danielle, thank you so much for sharing some of your story and your thoughts.
Such a beautiful post especially since I do not have children. She is an amazing mom and an amazing woman who seeks joy on her term, not what society says we SHOULD be doing.
That is a lesson that everyone can take, regardless of their parental status.
she is a very inspirational woman. love how she wants to teach her daughter to be strong.
I loved that too. 🙂
What a succession of powerful amazing Women. Checking out her blog, she comes across as truly the salt of the earth. Thanks for letting her share with us Dr Elise 🙂
Julie Syl
That is a great way to describe her.
How lovely to read this, it’s great to hear about the messages and thoughts that get passed from one generation to another. Off to check out her blog.
Great. I am happy to hear that.
What a lovely post! I think we can look back on the bad far too often instead of focusing on great memories like this.
I also appreciate the reminder to focus on great memories.
It is wonderful to hear from other mothers and learn how they do things
I agree completely,
I love hearing about strong women who pass things down through generations … how lovely !
I love doing the same. It is so inspiring.
This is a beautiful post and thanks for sharing it here for us all to read. I can’t believe the grandmother was married at 14 and had 4 children, what a life she must have lived! Blogger’s Pit Stop – Debbie
It is hard to imagine being married at 14 when we have grown up the way we have.
Well, mothers are mothers…i cant defined the world of motherhood. Tej, you are a wonderful mother and beautifully you connect grand parents love, your love and baby… Great article.
Perhaps motherhood is just different for everyone so therefore undefinable.
Thank you all for your kind words, and Elise for sharing my story. It is indeed heartwarming to see my story reaching out to so many moms. And for sharing your own stories via your comments. We have so much to learn from each other.
Thanks again!
It was indeed my pleasure to share your story. I very much appreciate your participation.
I love these lessons & these memories. I think my favorite childhood memories involve our trips to the beaches of Charleston, South Carolina. We had such a good time as a family together, running in the sand and the waves.
You brought back some memories to me too. We went on annual road trips to Florida to see my grandparents.
What beautiful memories she shared! How amazing that she had strong women in her life to help raise her and now she is doing the same with her daughter.
It is absolutely wonderful to hear these stories.
I loved reading Barua’s story. It’s wonderful that she had such strong women in her life that helped her be a strong woman herself.
I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Sweet post- thanks for introducing another mama. My fave childhood memory was beach vacays with my family and extended family. Long days of fun and nights of togetherness! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your memories with me. I love to learn about other people’s experiences.
I love these lessons especially the one where her child taught her to be happy no matter what. Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for reading.
I love that the underlying message was simply about being happy. We can get wrapped up in what life has and has not give us, or we can continue to share happiness as the lesson. It’s the one thing we all, universally, strive to be!
Isn’t it interesting how “simply being happy” can sometimes be so hard?
It is so wonderful to read about strong women! I love hearing the impact that Barua’s mom and grandmother had on her. I will definitely check out her blog.
I love learning about strong women and just learning the lessons that all people are willing to share, I will be starting up an entrepreneur series too.
I will have to check out Barua’s blog! What a wonderful lesson her grandmother taught her.
Wonderful. I am happy that you will connect.