Rohi’s Readery

Grief doesn’t leave. It just learns how to sit quietly beside you.
It shows up in the smallest moments — a smell, a song, an old photo, a random Tuesday. It lives in the body, in memory, in the spaces we don’t expect. And somehow, alongside it, joy still finds a way in. That’s the duality — carrying both. Always both.
This Friday, I underwent a hysterectomy and endometriosis surgery — one of the hardest decisions of my life. Grieving the loss of choice of carrying, the part of me that once held life — my little powerful Revolutionaries — and facing the truth that this disease had spread across my body aggressively. My body whispered: you’ve done enough… it’s time to let go, to choose your quality of life — emotionally, physically, spiritually.

And still, in the midst of that, there was grace.

A husband who refused to let me settle in pain. A path that led me to care that changed my life. Dr. Sandhu, who affirmed that what I was feeling was real — that it wasn’t in my head, but in my body. And Dr. Power, who stepped in with both precision and deep care — explaining every detail, holding space for my fears, and ultimately changing my life. I will forever be her number one fan. What they gave me was more than treatment — it was validation, clarity, and a way forward.

There is something about the sunrise — the quiet promise that even after the longest nights, light returns.

I remember my husband and I taking photos of the sunrise the mornings our babies were born. Holding new life, standing at the beginning of everything, not knowing all that would come but feeling the fullness of humanity.

And then, this Saturday morning — the morning after surgery — I took another. A different kind of beginning. Not the birth of a child, but the choosing of myself. The choosing of a life where I am not living in constant pain. A reminder that beginnings don’t only come with birth, they come with letting go.

And then… my Northwest babies emerged while my husband rolled me to the car. [continued in comments]

This Saturday! Join us for Rohi’s Readery’s 2026 Spring Fundraiser: Plant, Play & Pass It On. A joyful day of learning, creativity, storytelling, music, and multigenerational connection - right here in our community.

- Performances & storytime
- Family-friendly activities
- First 100 guests receive a take-home library kit
- Admission: pay what you wish

This special day helps us continue growing literacy experiences that center imagination, belonging, and access for families across our community.

📍 Heart & Soul Park
🗓 March 28
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM

Bring a friend, bring your family, and come be part of something rooted and rising. Register at the link in bio!

SAVE THE DATE! Something Special Is Growing 🌱

Rohi’s Readery Spring Fundraiser
Plant, Play & Pass It On: Rooted & Rising

When: March 27–28, 2026
Where: West Palm Beach

Two days. One community. A celebration of creativity, connection, and the future we’re building together.

More details coming soon 🤍

Get your ticket now - just 3 days away!

Join us this Saturday for the 4th Annual Black History Month Kickoff: Building Power Through Coalition - a one-day summit centered on learning, connection, and collective care.

Designed for educators, nonprofit leaders, youth advocates, and community partners, this gathering offers practical tools, meaningful conversation, and space to build alongside others doing the work.

- Register now on Eventbrite
- Saturday, February 7 | 2–6 PM
- Rohi’s Readery
630 7th St, West Palm Beach
Featuring Brian Knowles, M.Ed. in partnership with Power Builders.

Today is the day - IT’S GIVING TUESDAY!

We have 24 hours to raise $10,000 for the programs, meals, and learning spaces our children deserve.

And the best part?
Your gift today is doubled thanks to a $2,200 Board Match.
$25 becomes $50. $50 becomes $100. Impact ×2.

We’re funding:
• free critical literacy arts–based programming
• middle + high school internship trainings
• wraparound mental health supports
• nutritious meals for our youth and families

This is the moment we rise together.
This is how we make a way when systems fall short.

💛 Donate via the link in our bio
💛 Share this post with your community

Let’s do this - 24 hours to rise.

My Op Ed response to recent article regarding the Historic Northwest.

Please read.

Please inform yourself.

And inform others.

This letter has been shared with the blessings of our Northwest youth, families, and community. Thank you for entrusting our team at Rohi’s.

We love you. ✊🏾🤎

Community Spotlight: A First Visit to Rohi’s Readery

We love hearing stories like this - moments of discovery, connection, and creativity that happen every day inside the Readery. From sensory jars to storytime, our space is designed to nurture curiosity, imagination, and belonging for readers of all ages.
Thank you for sharing your experience and reminding us what this space is all about: joy, learning, and community.