I'm not someone who gives up easily. In fact, I've completed six Himalayan treks in just 13 months. That's no small feat. But when it comes to maintaining a consistent fitness routine or running a 5k? Let's just say, it's like trying to climb a mountain with no trail. Trekking feels different. There's something about being out on a trail, surrounded by nature, that makes it all feel worth it. I can hike for hours, carrying my pack, pushing my limits. But when I come back home and the trail's just a memory, staying consistent with workouts …
The Day I Stopped Hiding
I stood in front of the mirror, staring at my reflection, and I hated what I saw. Not just how I looked—but the person I had become. For years, I had carefully crafted a version of myself that I thought the world wanted to see. A version that smiled on cue, excelled under pressure and hid its cracks so well you’d think it was flawless. But the truth? I was terrified. Every morning, I’d wake up and put on the same mask. I’d tell myself, Just get through today. I perfected my answers, dodged uncomfortable questions, and carried a secret I …
Owning Your Scars: Rewriting Your Life with Grit and Grace
There’s a powerful truth in realizing that we’re never defined by our past, but rather by how we choose to live from this moment forward. It’s easy to get stuck in old memories, clinging to what was or what could have been. Memories can be a double-edged sword. They offer perspective, joy, and comfort during tough times, but they can also strangle you if you let them, holding you captive to someone else’s perception of who you are. We all have scars. Life has a way of throwing punches that leave us marked, but it’s those very scars that …
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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 now feels impossible. The girl who imagined her …
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 on self-discovery journeys to find inner peace and …
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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 begin,Wishing this ending would just let me win. But …
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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 design—except you’re not invisible; you’re delightfully …
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Memories and Moments
The hardest part in life, they say, Is when the one you love goes away. They gave me memories, pure and bright, But now they're gone, like a fading light. My parents and grandparents, strong and bold, Aging slowly, growing old. I saw the signs but chose to ignore, Until loss knocked on my heart's door. A loved one passed, I wasn't there, I thought I had time, but life isn't fair. Years slipped by, guilt took hold, A sorrow so deep, a story untold. Her absence left a scar so deep, It wakes me up from my sleep. But in that pain, a lesson …