The entire day, my daughter had her favorite song playing on repeat. Unfortunately, it happened to be a song I absolutely disliked. But I had no choice—I listened to it over and over again. Hours later, she asked, “Amma, you said you didn’t like this song, so why are you singing it?” Only then did I […]
Every time we sit down to eat, I find myself watching my family’s faces, waiting for a reaction. I’ve spent hours cooking, sometimes even while battling aches and exhaustion. All I hope for is a smile, a word of appreciation. But often, my husband is glued to his phone. The kids are lost in their […]
Many times, when life felt tough, I wished people around me had been more understanding. When I was in pain, they said it was all in my head. When I was grieving, I was blamed instead of being comforted. Every morning, I was juggling a hundred things before work, and I wished my husband would […]
I’ve always been a passionate food lover. Traveling to savor good food was one of my greatest joys. When life got tough, my favorite foods—coffee, biryani, samosas, potato wedges, chocolates, cakes, and ice cream—became my comfort and stress busters, helping me get through frustrating times. But life had other plans. Over the past 7 or […]
From the time we’re young, life feels like a race around numbers. First, it’s about marks and ranks. Everyone you meet asks, “How much did you score?” Then, when you begin working, the focus shifts to your salary. “How much do you earn? How many properties do you own? What’s in your bank account?” As […]
I often say thank you to those who showed up for me when I needed it the most, to my cook, who came even through heavy rain, to my driver, who showed up for work even while feeling unwell, to my friend who brought me lunch when I couldn’t get out of bed, to the […]
Some time ago, I vented my frustration about a colleague to someone nearby, not realizing who was listening. Later, my words were twisted and spread, causing a big problem for me. A well-meaning friend then advised me: “Be careful what you share, walls have ears. Only confide in those you truly trust.” That advice changed […]
A friend of mine was watching a movie. From start to finish, all he did was complain, “What a horrible movie! How boring!” Yet, he watched the entire film without changing the channel or turning off the TV. If you find yourself watching a boring movie, what can you do? Change the channel, switch off […]
It was around 7 in the evening. I was travelling with my daughters in the car, and my driver was at the wheel. Just as we stopped at a red light, a loud bang startled us. A middle-aged woman on a two-wheeler had lost her balance and hit the rear end of our car. My […]
My heart breaks whenever I hear about young students taking such drastic steps. The reasons are many, low grades, bullying, feelings of worthlessness or shame. But underlying all this is a deeper fear: What will others think? What will my parents say? This fear keeps many children from opening up, even to those who love […]
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