Stories worth
telling honestly.
I'm Nivani — writer, mother, perpetual work-in-progress. I write about the beautiful, complicated, sacred mess of being human.
Recent Writing
Unfiltered reflections on life, growth, grief and the quiet wins that don't always make it to your highlight reel.
Eve of Eve
I ask myself, would I change how I spent the past year? Would I maybe go back to work or simply prioritize myself more? Would I spend more time on my physical health and my appearance? My answer is no...
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A Letter To My Dad
Today, 25 May 2022, my dad Kinny Naidoo would have celebrated his 60th birthday. Sadly he only lived to celebrate 36 of these special days and I was only able to share 9 of these with him. Most of my family and close fri...
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The great leveller
For some reason I felt like the moment you slip it on, there's a fragility and vulnerability that nobody can escape from...
Read More"I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become."— Carl Jung
Writing from the inside out.
I started writing because I couldn't find the words I needed anywhere else. What began as a personal journal became something shared — because I believe the things we're most afraid to say out loud are usually the things others most need to hear.
I write about mental health, spiritual growth, motherhood, career, grief, and the complicated joy of being a woman finding her footing.
More About Me
High Functioning Mess
A raw and honest exploration of what it means to look like you have it all together while quietly falling apart. A book about surviving yourself, finding grace in the gaps, and learning that the mess is where the growth actually happens.
The Podcast
Honest conversations about mental health, spirituality and what it means to live a meaningful life — even on the hard days.