
Between Chai and Fries: Figuring It Out Freshman Year
Between Two Worlds: Starting High SchoolRiya’s story hit me in a way I didn’t expect. It was true, calm, and powerful–something I knew others would

The Invisible Child: How Parental Neglect Shapes a Sibling’s Mental Health
The emotional scars of parental favoritism in my childhood still linger as I grow older. So, if you ever feel that way, don’t worry –

Dear Amma, It’s Okay to Breathe: Let’s Talk Guilt, Boundaries & Self-Care
Growing up in a South Asian household, I remember watching my mother do everything. She’d wake up before the sun, make breakfast, pack lunches, go

Sharmaji’s Beta Isn’t the Benchmark: Rethinking Success for Our Teens
“Babuji ne kaha gaon chhod do, sab kuch chhod do. Par babuji yeh nahin kaha ki khud ko chhod do!” — from Swades (2004) Success.

Love, Tradition and Parental Pressure Shape the South Asian Marriage Dilemma
“ So my main anxiety right now is the fact that I am 28 years old and my parents want me to get married. They

Therapist Kya Karega? (What can the therapist do?)
“How can the therapist fix anything? All they do is talk!” “How can talking fix anything?” “These people prescribe medications that make you a zombie!

Uncovering the Mental Health Struggles of South Asian Men.
I’m reflecting on my father. Punjabi born and whisked away to Canada at the tender age of 8. Speaking no English in a far away

When Violence Strikes at Home: Facing the Unseen Battles
“Her white sari was spattered with blood, her own. Her hands were held up in self defense as a voiceless scream filled the small space.

Battling Moral OCD with Running: How Both Almost Killed Me (And What Actually Saved Me)
“Run for your life,” they say. Trigger Warning: Scrupulosity The Story of a Goody Two Shoes Kid Growing up, I was known as a quiet,