When I wrote my book Breaking Free, I was at the end of a chapter of my life. I was finally able to write about my past and everything I had been through, because that part of my life had reached a sense of closure. I could look back, reflect, and put it all intoContinue reading “Breaking Free from Trauma: My Healing Journey”
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Lessons from My Journey: Love and Financial Stability
I’m a hypocrite. And I’m not ashamed to admit it. Because when it comes to love vs money, I lived one story, but I want my daughters to live another. Growing Up Without Unconditional Love I grew up in a toxic family where love was conditional. Affection only came when I was the “perfect daughter.”Continue reading “Lessons from My Journey: Love and Financial Stability”
Breaking Mental Health Stigmas in South Asian Families
Growing up in a culture where mental health was rarely discussed, I carried a silent burden for years. Anxiety and depression were not words we used openly—they were whispers behind closed doors, often ignored or misunderstood. Today, as a mother of two incredible girls, Maanvi and Jiya, I’ve made it my mission to break thatContinue reading “Breaking Mental Health Stigmas in South Asian Families”
The Power of Support When You’re Unwell
A personal story of resilience, chronic illness, and the quiet strength of support — from a caring husband, an understanding workplace, and self-acceptance.
Setting Boundaries in an Indian Family: How I Navigated Cultural Guilt and Chose Self-Preservation
Growing up in an Indian household, I was taught to prioritize respect over self-expression. Here’s how I broke the cycle, set boundaries with my family, and reclaimed my voice
Breaking Free 