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Big Kiss, Bye-Bye to Twenty Twenty Five

Hello, For years I had this recurring dream in which I’m in a relationship I don’t want to be in.

Dec 29, 2025 • Zeba Talkhani

"Unbearable pain becomes its own cure"

How Urdu poetry (via Indian songs) helps me navigate pain + a few life updates

Aug 18, 2025 • Zeba Talkhani

The sadness in my eyes — real or imagined?

On the power our mothers/primary caregivers have over our understanding of self.

Apr 21, 2025 • Zeba Talkhani

"My God, I just remembered that we die."

On the pain of being alive. Trigger warning: mention of rape cases in the media

Mar 17, 2025 • Zeba Talkhani

On possessing and being possessed

Notes on patriarchy, immigration, friendships, homecoming and gratitude

Jan 17, 2025 • Zeba Talkhani

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