Hello there! Welcome to Mama’s Here!

If you’ve never been here before, this is the post to start.

Hi! Let’s get to know each other a little. My name is Diyana. I’m a mom of a 3-year-old daughter based in Kuala Lumpur. I don’t consider myself a founder of this channel — just another mom who loves listening to other people’s journey in motherhood. So maybe a journalist and an editor..? Yes. That’s what I am.

Mama’s Here started off as a podcast, where I interviewed moms who shared their raw, unfiltered stories. There were a lot of laughs and some tears, but I think one of my biggest takeaways was just how beautiful it was to watch her share about her life. Because to her, it’s a norm — it’s not important, or it’s just not worth sharing. But that’s so not true.

There are definitely more mothers in this world who need to have their stories out there (not to bukak aib) but more to bukak cerita.

I mean, have you ever heard a story from another mom that suddenly gave you so much comfort because it made you feel like you weren’t the only one feeling a certain way? Or a story that became so important because that was the exact advice you didn’t know you needed?

That’s what Mama’s Here is about — mom stories that are relatable and probably a little bit unhinged. And we’re only doing our best here.

This space is also dedicated to my daughter — and to our daughters and sons — for when they one day become parents themselves. So they’ll know that these are our stories from the heart, as real and unhinged (in the best way) as can be.

So let me know if you ever want to share your stories — I’ll do my very best to hold space for you. Otherwise, tell me more about you! Where are you from?

Love,
Diyana

P.S. In case you’re not from Malaysia:
* bukak aib — open disgrace (lol)
* bukak cerita — open story