A couple of years ago, thanks to social media, I was able to meet with a friend from my adolescence […]
Family
From Boned to Empowered
Funny story of mine, because the most characteristic thing that makes me who I am now is one that I […]
The dark shadow under my bed
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood sexual assault and abuse. I […]
I dont wanna quit dreaming ????
Life is so beautiful thats what people say but trust me it is not Why life is so hard why […]
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
When my son was born, it was the happiest moment in my life. I’ve never loved anything or anyone as […]
Empathy 4 You
Hi, I’m Shalmali, a graduate student and mental health advocate from Pune. I conduct workshops, seminars and lectures on mental […]
Letting go of Control
This is the story of how I am learning to let go of control in order to empower my daughter. […]
Discovering my true family
“Well, you’ve only got yourself to blame,” the conductor of the orchestra told me. I froze. Those words had thrown […]
