The magazines showing women with stunning figures and flawless skin, visually assaulted me. These women instead of inspiring, made me go into pits of self-doubt. As I was wallowing in self-pity, I saw her teach…
Breaking the Stereotypes
“I’d like to see your boss”, he said. She looked up after she had adjusted the spark gap in the spark plug. ‘How may I help you?”, she asked. “Just help by calling your boss….
I See You
It dates back when I was a new mother. Everyone around me couldn’t stop from gushing on seeing the little one. “Aha, she is so cute”. “You must be loving the experience of being the…
My Life, My Story
I am the heart and soul of my home. In fact, my home survives and functions and looks like a home only because of me. Under my able ‘leadership’, everybody goes about doing their tasks…
Story Of My Life
The utensils in the kitchen and the onions hold my attention span for a longer time than the Zenga blocks. The mud in the garden is more delectable than the curd-rice Mommy feeds me. The…
Little Did She Know
“Darling, you must not exert yourself. Stay in the bed, I’ll get breakfast for you.” “You stay here and finish your work, I’ll get it.” I am lucky to have a caring husband like him,…
Everyday Battles
Her heart raced uncontrollably. Her stomach churned with fear. Her eyes looked far and wide. A bead of sweat started forming on her brow. And then she heaved a sigh of relief when she spotted…
Musings of a Little Girl
People were looking at me, but were they really looking at me, I wondered. Will they be able to sense my hesitation? Or hear the tremble in my voice? Will the fight with my inner…