Healing and courage. These were the words I chose for this trip. Every time I plan a trek, I focus on a fear or a theme, something I want to face head-on. This was my longest solo trip—two weeks in the unpredictable monsoon season of Manali, followed by a four-day trek to 14,250 feet, my first time trekking in such conditions. I wasn’t just broken down before I came here; I was shattered. My friends, my pillars of strength, were the only ones who kept me standing. But the real challenge was …
Grieving the Person I Was
I used to believe that heartbreak was all about mourning the loss of someone else—their absence, their silence, the sudden emptiness they leave behind. But as I’ve journeyed through my own healing process, I’ve realized that some of the hardest parts are not about the person who’s no longer there, but about the versions of myself that I’m leaving behind. There’s a unique grief in letting go of who you used to be—the one who dreamed a certain dream, who painted vivid pictures of a future that …
Rediscovering Self-Love: A Journey Through Pain and Healing
I thought I had learned my lessons. I thought I knew better by now. Yet, when faced with the familiar storm of uncertainty and self-doubt, I found myself falling hard once again. It's as if the part of me I’ve been desperately trying to run away from has finally caught up. This time, it's here to stay. It's not uncommon for people to seek change after loss or moments of deep self-reflection. Some start going to the gym, some pick up new hobbies, some prioritize friendships, and others embark …
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Where Homes Crumble, Hearts Struggle, and Change Begins
Words slip through my fingers, they crumble away,Like trying to catch light on a cloudy day.This pain, it lingers, but I can’t quite say,How it feels like I've been pushed off a mountain’s sway. Numbness creeps in, like a thief in the night,Maybe it's shock, denial, or fright.The hurt runs so deep, it’s out of my sight,So intense, it fades, like stars losing their light. A tingle spreads, a shiver in my skin,Wanting to scream, but not from within.Tears sit in my eyes, but they won’t …
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Embracing the Journey: The Real Triumph in Life
Have you ever found yourself at the end of a long trek, standing on the peak of a mountain you’ve dreamt about for so long, only to feel an unexpected wave of emotions? It’s not always the triumphant, victorious high we anticipate. Often, it's a mix of relief, quiet satisfaction, and a lingering thought: “Why didn’t it feel exactly as I imagined?” I recently had a profound realization about this. For years, I had fantasized about reaching a particular milestone, picturing the moment over and …
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My Ridiculous Husband: Celebrating You on Your Birthday
Dear Hari, Today is your day, and I want to take this opportunity to shout from the digital rooftops just how amazing you are. You know, we’re not really the public-display-of-affection type, but for you, I’m making an exception. Buckle up, because here comes a flood of appreciation and a touch of my trademark wit. Let me start with something Don Norman said about good design being invisible, fitting our needs so seamlessly that we hardly notice it. You, my dear, are like that good …
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