Seven years – that’s 2,555 days of love, arguments, laughter, silence, shared meals, cancelled trips, long hugs, and the eternal “what should we watch tonight?” question. They say the seven-year itch makes couples restless, but honestly, if that’s true, we’ve been scratching that itch since year one – sometimes gently, sometimes like two cats tangled…
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112 Is Not 911 – A Cry for Help, and a System That Fails You
Last Saturday morning, I thought I was going to lose my father. He’s been bedridden for a year now, slowly slipping into the fog of Alzheimer’s. That morning, he started gasping for air. My mother panicked. So did I. In that moment of desperation, I did what we’re told to do in emergencies – I…
I Am a Hugger
Hugs are so underrated. Not the polite, half-hearted ones. I’m talking about those tight, real hugs- where your arms wrap around someone, and for a few seconds, both of you forget everything else. The noise fades. The chaos pauses. And all that remains is warmth. Yes, I am a hugger. Always have been. Even when…
Happy Father’s Day!
Father’s Day brings on a whole jumble of feelings, each one a real mixed bag. My old man and I’ve had quite an unconventional relationship. It’s been a real rollercoaster ride – nothing like your typical father-son story. When I was a kid, my dad was my hero, someone I looked up to like he…
ANKUR MONDAL 