Lost Love: Found Myself
I have had the privilege of loving and being loved by so many wonderful souls in my life.Those of you who have lived long enough would know that this also means that I have inevitably lost love a thousand times over, if not more.You can’t avoid the heartache without also leaving out the love! — Roscoe Winston, Dr. Strange Beard by Penny ReidI think there’s a learning curve after losing your love. First and foremost, you crash and burn. The hurt may seem like it would take yo…
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Who decides the beauty standards?!
For as long as I can remember, I was called out for having a big foot, a fat nose, a small ass, and what not!Obviously, I got conscious of my looks.A 10-year-old Ashmita would spend a lot of time in the shower perfecting her smile to "look" presentable.By the time I reached the fifth standard, it had become extremely important for me to improve myself, actually, it was more about improving my appearance. It became a base mindset to scrutinize images of myself and r…
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How to deal with racism/discrimination?
As humans it is common for us to develop a liking for a particular person. However the problem arises when we develop a disliking to another because of one’s prejudice/beliefs. I have not particularly been discriminated against or subjected to racism per say but I have seen it up close happening with other people. And I strongly object to it. Have you ever been bullied, or teased for something or the other? You are not alone; according to 'UNESCO Insti…
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