Thoughts

running: a tool, not a solution

Why You Can't Replace Therapy With Running A Ma...

I began running in 2012, fueled by spite after being body-shamed. It became my happy place, a way to manage stress. But over time, I realized running wasn't a cure-all....

Why You Can't Replace Therapy With Running A Ma...

I began running in 2012, fueled by spite after being body-shamed. It became my happy place, a way to manage stress. But over time, I realized running wasn't a cure-all....

sexual harassment at work

Seniority At The Workplace: A Free Pass To F*ck...

Seniority shouldn't shield perpetrators of sexual harassment at work. Many cases go unreported due to power imbalances and fear of losing a job. Companies often prioritize reputation over victims' well-being....

Seniority At The Workplace: A Free Pass To F*ck...

Seniority shouldn't shield perpetrators of sexual harassment at work. Many cases go unreported due to power imbalances and fear of losing a job. Companies often prioritize reputation over victims' well-being....

coming out in india

Coming Out In India Is A Revolving Door

Coming out as gay in India wasn't the walk in the park I expected from movies. Society seemed narrow-minded, and I braced for a fight. But to my surprise, my...

Coming Out In India Is A Revolving Door

Coming out as gay in India wasn't the walk in the park I expected from movies. Society seemed narrow-minded, and I braced for a fight. But to my surprise, my...

red flags in relationships

Is Love Really That Blind? |Red Flags in Relati...

We crave connection, and loneliness whispers doubts about our worth. But is love enough? Sometimes, to avoid being alone, we ignore red flags. We settle for crumbs of affection, letting...

Is Love Really That Blind? |Red Flags in Relati...

We crave connection, and loneliness whispers doubts about our worth. But is love enough? Sometimes, to avoid being alone, we ignore red flags. We settle for crumbs of affection, letting...

cultivate compassionate self awareness

When Does Self-Awareness Turn Sour? |How To Cul...

Alia prided herself on self-awareness, but her self-criticism became overwhelming. This highlights how self-awareness can morph into a harsh inner critic. The key is to cultivate compassionate self-awareness. This involves...

When Does Self-Awareness Turn Sour? |How To Cul...

Alia prided herself on self-awareness, but her self-criticism became overwhelming. This highlights how self-awareness can morph into a harsh inner critic. The key is to cultivate compassionate self-awareness. This involves...

guilt and helplessness

What My Leg Fracture Taught Me About Guilt And ...

A fractured leg left me bedridden and enveloped in guilt and helplessness. Every time I needed help, I felt like a burden, despite working in caregiving. Isolation made it worse....

What My Leg Fracture Taught Me About Guilt And ...

A fractured leg left me bedridden and enveloped in guilt and helplessness. Every time I needed help, I felt like a burden, despite working in caregiving. Isolation made it worse....