From sharing to listening: My journey towards healing
We were never taught how we should act when someone is going through a tough time or wants to share a difficult experience. Continue reading From sharing to listening: My journey towards healing
Category: Manasija
I realized where I went wrong in supporting my friend and how I could have done it better
I recently attended a safe space conversation on Instagram live which focused on what not to communicate with someone going through a tough time. The conversation took me back to the time when I tried to support a friend. Their problem appeared similar to what I had gone through years ago. So I thought it would help if I shared my experiences with them. I even tried to give them solutions to their problem by sharing what worked for me. Continue reading I realized where I went wrong in supporting my friend and how I could have done it better
Being myself: A journey of self-acceptance
For years, I have tried to fit in – fit into the popular trends and culture. Continue reading Being myself: A journey of self-acceptance
Destigmatising conversations around suicide and mental health: I’m a human before I’m a journalist
“Sushant Singh Rajput,” a message from my colleague read.
I sent question marks in reply.
“Suicide.” Continue reading Destigmatising conversations around suicide and mental health: I’m a human before I’m a journalist
Not fair, but lovely: I am my version of beautiful
While school is a second home where we grow up in a protected environment, college is considered to be a place where we get the first taste of freedom. Just like all my classmates, the simple child in me was excited to leave school life behind and join college. Continue reading Not fair, but lovely: I am my version of beautiful
My happiness is more important than your expectations
“What gives you genuine happiness?” Continue reading My happiness is more important than your expectations
When I stopped worrying and started taking control of my problems
I found a safe space, where I could be me, in a friend. He did not judge me. All he did was listen to me. He always assured me that all will be right one day. He didn’t have to say it aloud. All he did was to make me feel it. But it did not happen that day. Continue reading When I stopped worrying and started taking control of my problems
