In 2007, amidst a bustling household filled with relatives—grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins—17-year-old Maya felt a profound sense of isolation. Surrounded by people yet missing the warmth of her own parents—a father who was mysteriously absent and a mother hospitalized for over a year—Maya often found herself yearning for genuine connection. To carve out some… Continue reading Chapter 2: The Thrill of Digital Interactions
Category: Beneath the Surface
Chapter 1: An Introvert’s Struggle in the Dating World
Not too long ago, Maya—a complete introvert—found herself in Bangalore, battling waves of depression, panic episodes, and a sense of overwhelming weirdness. She had hoped that moving back to Mumbai, back home with her people, would heal her. But the mind, as she soon realized, doesn’t always sync with a change in location.Sitting cross-legged in… Continue reading Chapter 1: An Introvert’s Struggle in the Dating World
Introduction – Beneath the Surface
This story is about Maya who is an independent girl working in the corporate industry. Due to her depression, anxiety, and traumatized childhood, she finds it challenging to form attachments and once she does, she finds it difficult to detach herself. Her three friends include one who's married and lives far away, and the other… Continue reading Introduction – Beneath the Surface