It would be nice to jump off from this staircase. There would be some pain and then peace forever. I close my eyes and imagine the consequences. I think, the voices in my head…
Our Fate Lives Within Us #writebravely
The guests have started arriving while I’m sifting through my engagement pictures. A million “what ifs?” are swirling in my head. I know it’s a tad too late to be having such thoughts. But anxiety…
Don’t Limit Yourself #writebravely
“I’m a sheep following the herd. My life’s no longer about my happiness. I feel trapped under the burden of responsibilities and expectations,” I said dejectedly. “And this is holding you back to reach the…
Find the Fun #writebravely
“My days can barely be distinguished from one another. I’ve just finished cleaning, laundry, cooking and I’ll have to do them all again, tomorrow. How do I come to terms with the endless nature of…
The Past Can Hurt But… #writebravely
The chaos around me was overwhelming and I didn’t know how to deal with it. So much has happened since that day that I haven’t had the time to grieve. But I had to find…
Life Sentence #WriteBravely
Samit stood at the window. Outside, it was raining cats and dogs. The weather reflected his mood, the uncertainty of the situation eating into his peace of mind. He tried hard to disguise his feelings…
Lock Away the Memories #WriteBravely
A voice reprimands, but do I heed it? I turn back nevertheless and let the mind wander through the lanes that are familiar and nostalgic. I re-play the moments of the past, turn memories over…
The Homecoming
She felt their judgmental eyes on her. She knew that they knew. And that was sufficient to bring the monsters of the past to raise their ugly heads. The memories of the past slipped back…