At a very young age an unknown Indian aunty told my mom that I should start applying gram flour and turmeric daily. She said that’s what made Aishwarya Rai Bachchan fair and pretty. My ten-year-old mind couldn’t understand what was the connection between fairness and being beautiful then, but I do now. Colorism, a termContinue reading “The shades between grace and grotesque”
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HELPING OTHERS OR YOURSELF
HELPING OTHERS OR YOURSELF? Buzz I was using my blue tooth earphones and there was continually a disturbance in it, I tried to ignore it but it kept on increasing. I convinced myself to purchase another ones, a better brand this time because headphones in the 21st century have become vital for survival. I unboxedContinue reading “HELPING OTHERS OR YOURSELF”
Depression or lack of attention?
Not depression just lack of attention. “I don’t feel so good”, he said. “Is it fever or body pain?” They said. “No, I feel I’m depressed.”he said. “Oh honey, let’s not use big words seen on the net, just sleep.”they said. Oh okay Maybe I was making it up, just for some attention. But whyContinue reading “Depression or lack of attention?”
You can’t be original if you kick out your origin.
I cant take this anymore The voice in my head never shuts up. I know I need to work on my self esteem and find ways to boost my confidence. It is final, therapy is the only way. The next morning I see myself on the subWay Exasperating whether this would work out or notContinue reading “You can’t be original if you kick out your origin.”
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