MINI-SERIES: PART IV: STRUGGLES OF ACCEPTANCE IN THE HEALING JOURNEY

This illustration beautifully explains the concept of acceptance. Often, during our journey of healing, we struggle with acceptance, accepting our flaws. Acceptance is the foremost step in starting the journey of healing. Acceptance is scary because sometimes it sends the healing journey in a whole new direction, which can be anxiety-provoking. No one likes to […]

MINI – SERIES: PART III : STIGMA AROUND VULNERABILITY

“Vulnerability is not about fear and grief disappointment. It is the birthplace of everything we’re hungry for.” -Brené Brown Vulnerability, a word that has been catching up like fire in the community of healers, people have finally started to open up to the idea of vulnerability. Before we begin, let’s try to understand what is […]

MINI-SERIES : PART II : STIGMA AROUND SEEKING CARE

Martha is a 23-year-old woman, working in a graphic designing company. Lately, Martha hasn’t been high in her spirits, she finds it difficult to get out of bed and put on a smiling face in front of everyone. One day Martha and Michelle were talking about their lives, Michelle said, “You know I really wish […]

Mini-series : PART I : STIGMA AROUND MENTAL HEALTH

Mental illness is a broad spectrum of illnesses. Till today, mental illness is stigmatized and anyone seeking professional help for their illness is labelled as a “mad” person. We are living in 21st century, still the awareness around the mental health is limited because in order to protect oneself from being labelled in society, people […]

TRAITS OF A TOXIC PERSON

Toxic people can be found in various forms and types. There are no set traits that make someone’s presence in your life toxic. You generally have to be smart and vigilant about them. One of the most common signs that tells you that you are dealing with a toxic person can be that you feel […]

WE THE CHANGE!

21st century is here, we haven’t stopped policing women yet? Calling her names, giving her tags. Wearing a short dress. She is a slut! Had too many boyfriends. Oh she’s a whore! Opinionated. She is bossy. Ambitious. Is she crazy? Objectifying women is the old normal. Giving her moral lessons seems to be the only […]

THE F-WORD!

Guess what is the new F-word? It’s ‘Feminism’. For some reason feminism has gained such a negative name but for me it is simple. By definition feminism is a theory that believes in social, economic, and political equality of the sexes. Patriarchy and misogyny are deep rooted in our society, countless number of women and […]

THE HOLOCAUST SURVIVAL STORY OF EVA AND MIRIAM: THE MENGELE TWINS

(Picture credit : Google) Few days ago, I was surfing YouTube when I came across a Holocaust survival story of Eva and Miriam. I further researched about them and their resilience inspired me to write about it. We all know that Holocaust was filled with incidents of unspeakable horror. Going through Eva and Miriam’s story, […]

SUPERMOM

(Picture credit : Google) Her day begins at 6 am sharp, She takes over the day like a boss! She has got chores to do, Things to be done from scratch. She manages her job and home gracefully, She is the one that makes a house, ‘home’. She prioritizes everyone before her, Puts her happiness […]

Skin Care Tips To Swear By!

So I was in super fun mood, and I randomly decided to write a blog on a lighter topic. While growing up, I was always conscious of my skin. With time I found out what works best for me and what doesn’t. Pollution and stress often take toll on our skin. We should pamper our […]