Photo by Kinga Cichewicz on Unsplash I saw her reflection in the café window. She had an air of sadness about her and was sitting by herself. Freshly divorced, my cynicism had ended my love life, and hookup culture wasn’t helping any. But she seemed different from the people I had met online. So I …
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When I first came across Karin Hitselberger’s writing online, I was in a bad place. She opened up my eyes to the fact that being disabled is nothing to be ashamed of. Her words helped me come to terms with my chronic depression and I’m glad I found her. I’m sure she will make you …
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Come out, come out wherever you are! No, stay in the closet for your own good. Or hey, pray the “abnormal” away. Stop telling people what to do, maybe? Their sexuality is none of your business! Straight folks need to pipe down. Straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, asexual, etc. Who you are and …
When was the last time you saw an anti-smoking advertisement that horrifically showed how painfully your life is cut short when you have one puff too many? Or even saw the grotesque and unmissable pictorial warning on a pack of cigarettes? Pretty recently, right? And I bet it stuck somewhere in your head too. Sadly, …
World No Tobacco Day: How To Help The Underprivileged Fight Their Addiction Read More »
Before the pandemic, the workplace was a place where employees were supposed to dress formally, work for a designated amount of time, and basically, be all about work. The typical workplace life was to do your job and leave for the day. Back when I worked in an office, my work self too was radically …
Workplaces Must Prioritize Comfort In A Post-Pandemic World Read More »
Whether you are black, yellow, brown, or white, your name is a significant part of your identity. Even if it isn’t chosen by you, it is a representation of your being. People struggle with my first name so much that I spent years wanting to change it for a simpler, non-Persian one. Even though I …
#SayMyName: My Name Is My Identity And I Refuse To Hide It Read More »
India is going through its second wave of Covid-19 and it’s been horrific, to say the least. With the COVID crisis worsening with each passing day, the lack of life-saving equipment like oxygen cylinders, essential medicines, protective gear, etc. is becoming more pronounced and is having a devastating effect on India’s healthcare infrastructure. GiveIndia has …
Priyanka Chopra Just Declared War On Covid – And So Can You Read More »
I’ve always tried my best to live an authentic life, which is why I’ve made my own choices. Of course, at times, I’ve had to choose the practical route. But now, I’m going to actively stay away from anything that feels wrong to me. More importantly, I’m going to avoid or at least limit my …
Making A Case For Working Less (Or Not At All) In Hard Times Read More »
I’m a cisgender woman and I’m in my early thirties. I was in the closet for 18 years. Then COVID-19 happened and I was forced to come out to my straight as an arrow family. Well, not to all of them; only those who didn’t use the word bugger all the time. (I don’t care …
What It’s Like To Come Out As Queer In A Pandemic Read More »
Narcissist is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days – and for good reason. A narcissist has the ability to destroy their victim’s life, with the damage persisting long after the victim has cut ties with them or they have moved on to another victim. In fact, thanks to increased awareness, the …
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