They didn’t mean it.That’s what I kept telling myself. When they used the harsh words,When they ignored your existence,I said, they are just stressed,Why don’t you try seeing the world with their lens. I had an excuse ready for every bruise, since fifteen,I am not sure if my pain and the hurt was seen. I… Continue reading Justifying Their Actions: Finding Peace in Your Emotions
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Intimacy Without Commitment: The New Age of Connection
Welcome to the age of “connections.” We talk about our fears and strength at 2 AM. We make fun of each other’s playlist, but still share them. We talk about our trauma and then promptly vanish when things start to get real. Sounds familiar? In 2025, we have relationships built on “vibes”. Emotional and textual… Continue reading Intimacy Without Commitment: The New Age of Connection
Bare Minimum Expectations in Relationships: A Personal Reflection
As a young adult, I had this checklist for the things or qualities I am looking for in my partner. Let me re-create this checklist, before I can rant further. Loyal Honest Loving Caring Shouldn’t abscond Educated Has a job Loves my family Speaks well This was my checklist as an eighteen-year-old. Now that I… Continue reading Bare Minimum Expectations in Relationships: A Personal Reflection
Chapter 2: The Thrill of Digital Interactions
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