I choose my isolation and thus, I enjoy the silence. I am drawn in doing things on my own since a very young age. It’s not that… Read more “Alone, but not Lonely”
Tag: confidence
Being Weak to Become Strong
Life is full of choices, yet we somehow feel that we are limited in certain aspects of what we do. There are various norms that are placed… Read more “Being Weak to Become Strong”
The BS an ABPD Girl May Have to Forego
In recent turn of events, there seems to be one commonality that I find amongst people in our community and that is the unavoidable BS-ing that seems… Read more “The BS an ABPD Girl May Have to Forego”
Being Considered a “Disappointment”
I’m sure by glancing at the title, several eyebrows have been risen and various preconceived judgments have been formed. For several days, I have been nagged about… Read more “Being Considered a “Disappointment””
Tears To The Corner of My Eyes
As a day’s duty comes to an abrupt end, as the night envelopes the sky, when scenes come to a halt, and earthly noise becomes silent, all… Read more “Tears To The Corner of My Eyes”
Fighting for the Truth as an ‘ABPD’
As all of you know, I am an ‘ABPD’- American Born Proud Desi. I have been a part of various organizations all of which are non-profit and… Read more “Fighting for the Truth as an ‘ABPD’”
Breaking Free
After years of struggling through depression and the constant idea that I will never succeed and meet my parents, or anyone’s expectations for the matter, I realized… Read more “Breaking Free”
Being Comfortable With ‘Self’
I want encourage those in the Indian community (along with any community), to stop using the term ‘ABCD.’ If your child does feel like they are stuck in a grey area, help them out by communicating with them along with understanding what it takes to being comfortable…
The Voice of An 'ABPD' 