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”
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Standing Up for Our Kids: A Mother’s Promise
There is one thing I will never understand about my family growing up—how my mum never stood up for me. Now, as a mother of two girls, there is nothing and no one that will stop me from protecting them and keeping them happy. And it’s not just about the big things; I will fightContinue reading “Standing Up for Our Kids: A Mother’s Promise”
The Power of Chosen Family: A Love Beyond Blood
One thing that always lingered in the back of my mind when I cut ties with my siblings and their families was that my daughters would grow up without cousins, aunts, and uncles who would love and spoil them. I worried they would miss out on the kind of family bond that comes from extendedContinue reading “The Power of Chosen Family: A Love Beyond Blood”
15 Years of Growth: A Love Story
Last week marked 15 years since Nitin and I had our first date, and it got me thinking about everything we’ve been through together—the highs, the struggles, and the moments that have shaped us. To be honest, it doesn’t feel like 15 years. It feels more like five or six. I think the reason forContinue reading “15 Years of Growth: A Love Story”
Breaking Free 