'Is happiness a common resource? A river that flows through every household?'
Tag: depression
Childhood Heroes
This preconceived notion that parents are god and heaven lies in their feet is a false belief.
Mental Illness: An Open Secret
'Believe people when they say they are in pain.'
‘Toxic Positivity’: Why It Is Important To Live With Negative Emotions
Negative emotions are a product of human complexity and are as important as positive ones.
Polaroid
A poem that tries to deal with the reality of losing a loved one to suicide due to societal homophobia.
An Unwelcome Guest
A poem on coping with depression and mental health.
Bipolar Disorder, COVID-19 and a Four-Legged Saviour
Physically disconnected from the family after testing positive, my mother’s mind found itself caged in her worst fears and fantasies.
The Forgotten Psychological Cost of Corruption in Developing Countries
Paying out for vital services has a serious impact on mental health.
For Mothers of the Terminally Ill, Every Day Is a Pandemic Day
When I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, my mother's world turned upside down.
Debris
A poem written from a world of darkness, with the will to find oneself again.