I wasn’t born a Christian. I grew up in a Hindu household where my mother was deeply devoted to her faith. Every Sunday, we attended church, and every year we hosted a puja—a ritual meant to bless our home, inviting family and friends to witness this sacred ceremony. We celebrated Hindu holidays throughout the year, fasting […]

Healing from trauma isn’t easy, especially when it lives in your body and shapes how you experience the world. For years, I felt stuck—like my ability to express myself was buried under layers of pain and self-doubt. But I’ve learned that creating a safe space can change everything. It’s in this space where creativity blooms, […]

The Unseen Struggles of Trigeminal Neuralgia In just about a week, I’ll be undergoing MVD (Microvascular Decompression surgery) aka brain surgery for trigeminal neuralgia. The odds of a successful recovery are moderate, but for a chance at relief, I’m willing to take the risk. People sometimes call trigeminal neuralgia the ‘suicide disease’ because the pain […]

I was 5 years old when I moved to the States. I remember walking through the airport tarmac, about to embrace two adults I knew as my parents. I could see the excitement on my dad’s face, but my mother, who was walking alongside him, didn’t look as thrilled. Something deep inside me sensed that […]

Here are some tips that can help you along the way: I hope you find some – or all of these tips helpful!

Have you ever told yourself, “I’m better now, I’ve moved past that trauma,” only to find yourself back where you started days or weeks later, feeling like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle? If so, you’re not alone—I’ve been there more times than I can count. Sometimes, it spirals me into depression, filling my mind […]

I get asked this question a lot. For those just starting their journey, hearing responses like “10 years” or “20 years” can feel discouraging. It’s rare to hear someone say they were diagnosed within 6 months – though it’s not impossible. I’ve seen videos where doctors, upon hearing a patient’s description of sudden, severe facial […]

As I transitioned into adulthood, I understood that my trauma would inevitably influence my relationships. What I didn’t anticipate was how profoundly external forces would shape my life, often in ways far beyond my control. I used to view my trauma as a one-way street—something that I could manage by focusing inward, regulating my emotions, […]

” A girl who has lived through trauma has lived through a situation where her body, her mind, herself was not own. Where she felt disjointed, ripped from herself, safety, and sanity. It was a moment, an experience, a something where her trust was smashed, her worth was gone and all that there was was […]