Tag: living with anxiety

The Lost Decade: How Depression Kept Me From Growing Up

I turned 38 last week. To be honest, I am too ashamed to tell people my real age. Nope, don't get me wrong. I enjoy getting old. I have 70% grey coverage, so telling my real age might actually make me look younger in public's eyes. Still, I am never able to speak it aloud. … Continue reading The Lost Decade: How Depression Kept Me From Growing Up

Women like me- Two Life Lessons

Life as we know it, is never fair. If you are a woman then it is worse. This is what I have learnt in my thirty years of experience. Yes, I have learnt it the hard way. Because I am one of those “privileged” women who grow up protected from the harsh realities of the … Continue reading Women like me- Two Life Lessons

A conversation with my younger self

(Trigger Warning: Suicide) It’s a lovely morning in Bangalore. I grab a cup of coffee and climb the stairs to reach the terrace. My eyes are focused on the sky. The sky is perfect blue with gray clouds trying to cover it but blown away by strong winds. While I am enjoying this game of … Continue reading A conversation with my younger self

A letter to those too disturbed to read news

Hey there, I know how terrible it feels to be a part of this world right now. On one side, there’s nature creating havoc while on the other there’s in-numerous instances of human cruelty. If you happen to reside in India, you have been in this situation for a long time now. Every time you … Continue reading A letter to those too disturbed to read news

Dear Voice in My Head

Dear voice in my head Ever since I learned languages, I taught you how to put forward your opinions and take a stand. When I was a kid, I reflected you like a mirror. People used to laugh at you but adore me. When I grew up, my parents and teachers conspired against you and … Continue reading Dear Voice in My Head

I Am Alive

Flipping through the old diariesReading out the old poemsListening to the old voicesI feel nostalgic Helpless I feelsometimes to such an extentThat the very word seemsto be trivial to me I swear I always triedtill there were tears in my eyesand i know i could not make anyone believewhat my life has always meant to … Continue reading I Am Alive

My mind is a kaleidoscope

If my mind could be a place, it would be a maze Some parts are deep, stinking ditches,While others are fragrant, bright gardens.Some are as dangerous as a cliff's edge,While others are as benevolent as a rose bed.Some are rollercoaster rides to old memoirs,While others are winding roads to new adventures.   If my mind … Continue reading My mind is a kaleidoscope

A Ray Of Hope For The Tired Soul

Every sprout is a promise to the seed Every invention is a tribute to the need Every intention welcomes a new deed Every incarnation is the birth of a creed When everything new bids farewell to old Each new day hands me memories to hold Every literature gives me thoughts to mold Every tragedy leaves … Continue reading A Ray Of Hope For The Tired Soul

The Demon Inside Me

They say everyone has a demon to fight, I have met mine. It sits between my heart and throat, I fear if it wakes up, It won’t let me move. I fear, either it would pierce my heart open or project my inner darkness on the world. Sometimes I fight, often I lose; I sit … Continue reading The Demon Inside Me