A SUPER MOM WHO IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING
Zaaria Patni is a powerhouse of a woman and a single mum who has changed the law. She has made it possible for parents all over India to ensure that their children can have passports with the signature of only one parent. This has made it infinitely simpler for single parents to create a global friendly life for their kids.
With her faith, courage and certitude, she has not only inspired people all over this country but has practically demonstrated the power of belief and conviction.
“I am a 33-year-old woman who is a single mum with a 13-year-old son Muhammad. I live in South Bombay. I work in my family business. I take a few pictures and paint a few pictures along the way.” – Zaaria.
Here is a little insight into the life of a beautiful woman inside out, who has walked her talk from a very young age and continues to do so.
What is the most fulfilling bit with regards to this incredible change, you have legalized for the women of India?
The fact that a lot of mothers and kids from single-parent households can finally obtain their passports without struggling. They can travel, study and see the whole wide world out there and forget about their issues.
After your rollercoaster journey, how would you describe the value of self-love?
Self-love is very important because only if you love yourself can you love another human. This is an overused phrase but is incredibly true.
What are some of the fun things you learn from your kid? Does he manage to fool you and get his way more than he should sometimes?
He teaches me so much about gadgets – Apple preferably.. he can sell Apple to Apple. he is that kind of kid. I know all about the latest sneaker ( Nike) trends and names from him. I also get a whole lot of information about cooking and the types of mutton available. He is a big Nusrat And a Gordan Ramsey fan.
What do you do for work?
I work in my family business which involves the transport of goods around India.
In your multi-tasking life, is there any passion you are trying to find time for?
Photography mainly, but working full time doesn’t give me the bandwidth really except while I am on vacation.
Any exciting new things you want to try out in 2020?
Maybe learn how to cook. ☺
Any dating advice for single Indian mums?
Well, I guess we moms just got to be ourselves till we meet someone on the same wavelength, because most of the world out there always seems to find an excuse as to why not to date one of us. This is really quite appalling to me because we are still women who can love and be loved.
Any dating advice for men who date single mums?
The only advice I have is please be mindful that she has her struggles every day and if you don’t want to be with her then don’t waste her time and find excuses. Just because we are single moms doesn’t mean we should be treated differently.
Where are you and Muhammad travelling to next?
Destination unknown ☺
Who is your favourite travel companion apart from Muhammad?
My sisters !!
What is the one thing you would want to tell women who are trying to come out of challenging hard times?
When you do start healing and find a way out of your hard times, never look back and in time start dealing with it like it was someone else’s life. Start becoming indifferent to what you went through because hate is also an emotion.
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