There’s something creepy crawling inside me.No, it’s not a ghost. It’s worse.It’s slowly eating away at my emotions, empathy, and will to feel.I think it started small – a moment here, a moment there.A forgotten phone call. A hug that didn’t land. A message left on read. And now?I feel… NOTHING.Yes, I’m NUMB. No, I’m…
Tag: mental illness
Exploring the delicate dance between Self-Love and Loneliness
In the tapestry of the fast-paced world we live in, we often find ourselves entangled in the threads of two contrasting feelings: self-love and loneliness. Sitting alone in a cosy restaurant, savouring my meal, a thought lingered in my mind: is this solitude an act of self-love or a reminder of my loneliness? In that…
It’s my Birthday
I should be celebrating, blowing out candles,But instead, I’m lost in emotional scandals.It’s my birthday, but I’m not happy,Another year older, yet feeling crappy. I might have got everything, all that I need,But there’s still a feeling that won’t recede.There’s a hole in my heart that won’t be filled,And my special day is just another…
Mental Health Illness: The Silent Pandemic
Mental health illness, a topic often shrouded in secrecy and stigma, has emerged as a silent pandemic affecting millions worldwide. Breakdowns, Anxiety, Depression, and Suicides have become alarmingly prevalent in our daily lives. This article aims to shed light on the prevalence of mental health issues and emphasises the urgent need for Awareness, Understanding, and…
A Casual Intimidation
As those strong hands swept through my body, I felt he stripped me naked. He was authorized to do so and I couldn’t raise a voice. He was an officer. Every day, men come across a type of harassment that is so casual yet intimidating, it has become almost normal. It is so subtle, so…
Outrageous! Employee Takes Weekends Off for Personal Life
In a shocking turn of events, an employee has been questioned for taking weekends off and valuing their personal life in parallel to their job. The employer is reportedly annoyed and feels that this kind of behaviour is unacceptable. “It’s outrageous! How dare they take time off for themselves?” the employer exclaimed in a discussion….
The boy who failed
Raising a toast after the wrap is a great feeling,but does that give me happiness?All that glitters is not gold,would clearly define my profession’s flashiness. While sitting with a bunch of people,who are succeeding or have done a lot in life;the feeling inside is deflating,as I could not thrive. At a stage of life,where I should…
When I’m gone
Don’t hate me if I’m gone,Just know that I tried my best. Don’t hate me if I’m gone,Because it’s time for me to take a rest. Don’t hate me if I’m gone,As there were no purposeful possibilities. Don’t hate me if I’m gone,As I have been there to the best of my abilities. Don’t hate…
Sorry to bother you on a weekend!
In the recent episode of the web series – Emily in Paris; Emily, a young enthusiastic marketing professional who’s proficient at digital content creation, recently moved to Paris from States. Unaware of the local working culture, she calls up her colleague on a weekend regarding some work. On which he immediately interrupts and says that…
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