Tag: CreativeWriting
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Its always been You v/s You
The last thing I learned is that most battles in life are actually between me and myself. Recently I heard a quote that stayed with me:“Without your permission, no one can truly hurt you.” For a long time I thought people, situations or circumstances were the things that hurt me the most. But slowly I…
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To that young girl
When I think about my teenage self, I see a girl who carried more pain than anyone noticed. I remember the bullying she endured, the silent tears she wiped away when no one was watching, the toxic people she encountered and the way she slowly pushed herself into a corner to feel safe. I remember…
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When Approval Stopped Being My Goal
There was a time in my life when I hoped people would say nice things about me. Kind things, gentle things, anything that would make me feel accepted. After years of bullying and body shaming, I learned to shrink myself into corners. I started to speak softly. I existed carefully. I did this just so…
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The Evening Walk That Feels Like Reading a Story
I’ve been on quite a journey with physical activities over the years. But if I had to choose the one activity that nourishes my soul the most, it wouldn’t be found in a gym or on a yoga mat. It’s something far simpler, yet infinitely richer which is walking during the evening golden hour. This…
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The Syllabus of Survival
Dear Adulting, You are the most relentless curriculum I have ever been enrolled in;a course with no graduation date,no breaks, no holidays,no clear syllabus to prepare from. Your lessons arrive unannouncedin overdue bills,in responsibilities that pile higher than laundry,in choices that weigh heavier than my own heartbeat. You demand essays in patience,exams in resilience,and presentations…
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