Gaslighting is not always a manipulation tactic but can also manifest as something we learn from our upbringing or through the social structures around us. Gaslighting is a serious term that has come to light as discussions around mental health have started to become more common. As we discussed in our earlier blogs on the […]
In the recent years, we have all been made aware about the importance of our mental health and how we can get help. We have joined yoga classes, we are taking regular dance lessons, we make time for lunch dates with our mates and some of us, even go for therapy. How about our children? […]
As we discuss some real-life incidents of gaslighting in this write-up, it is important to note that sometimes, low self-esteem and too much dependence on a particular relationship can make it seem like you’re being gaslighted, but it might not be the case every time. For a detailed explanation of the term, read our Part […]
As we discussed in our first blog on gaslighting, the technique is more commonly used than we think. It has psychological repercussions that can manifest as mental health issues. Therefore, it is important to identify it at the earliest and take steps to shut it down. Unlike the general assumption, gaslighting can affect anyone and […]
Short story From her choice of saree to her cooking, there wasn’t much Niharika appreciated about Ma. Her mother’s natural way of being friendly with everyone and her efforts to please one and all, were traits Niharika wanted to avoid at all costs. Ma had patience that was so unreal that it made her almost […]
On most occasions, we treat physical symptoms of the body that are obvious as just that. But here’s an account of a woman who found out that her struggle with physical health was much deeper than she thought it was. Mental and physical health go hand in hand. But usually, people don’t see their physical […]
Image Copyright: Sushmita Chatterjee “You guys wouldn’t understand because Indian society does not fully understand post-partum depression”. Those were the words of 31-year-old Nima Bhakta, who took her own life in July 2020, leaving behind her son Keshav; who was just seven months old at the time. Like Nima, many Indian mothers suffering from depression […]
There has been an increase in conversations around mental health in the last few years and yet, society at large still looks at anyone struggling with mental health as “not normal” in India. And if that person is a man, well, a man cannot go through such things, isn’t it? A man is supposed to […]
2020 so far has been a year we all never expected or imagined. One fine day, someone in a foreign country decided to eat an exotic animal and here we are several months later. Still surrounded with uncertainties and death. Just a few months ago, we were cancelling plans with our friends. One fine afternoon, […]
To be healthy, both mentally and physically, is a prerequisite for a value-creating life. We are fortunate to be living in the 21st century when conversations around mental health have just started to become normal. Unlike our grandparents’ or even parents’ generation, when mental illness meant “crazy” or “abnormal,” we have access to mental health […]
Every year on August 15, Indians rejoice and celebrate Independence Day. As a kid, Independence Day was one of the most eagerly awaited public holidays. It was one of those rare days that waking up early and going to school was fun; the school day would be short — we’d be going just to see […]
Today marks India’s Independence Day. It’s a day of real celebration, with festivities planned weeks in advance – and parties often lasting long into the night. It’s a scene quite hard to picture from the UK, which doesn’t have an equivalent. (Funny, that!) And for expats or second-generation Indians, their experiences can be very different. […]
The word “feminism” has taken on different meanings for different people for many years now. The movement continues to baffle, empower, engage, and enrage women and men across the world equally. Its history and the journey feminism took in the hands of powerful women writers is what this particular write-up is about. In order to […]
The world of friendship is full of joy and laughter and jokes and secrets and what not! It takes on a different hue with each friend we make. But some relationships go beyond the usual definition of friendship we all know of. So this time, on Friendship Day, I decided to look at some unique friendships […]
“Omg itni kaali kaise ho gayi tu?” “Muslimon jaise kapde kyun pehne hain?” “Arre chamar lag raha hai be tu” “Arre bahut aam kha raha hai. Pet kam kar yaar!” Just some of the casual comments we Indians throw at each other from time to time isn’t it? From body shaming to being racist and […]
Flawsome Life is a quirky place where we unlearn some old ideas and learn some new ones and share our journey with YOU. Our Journey so far… Flawsome Life started as A Week In Life in 2017, by Miss Harshala to document her journey as a single and homeschooling mother. In 2019, the A Week […]
I am generally a lazy person. The one who has that chair in the house that is always filled with freshly washed batch of clothes sometimes for weeks. It’s been little over a month since the lockdown was announced and the organization obsessed me has taken full control of the house with no time to […]
It’s almost about to be a month since the official lockdown was announced in India by the government. I know women, mothers and parents have been the ones who have and the most burnouts for weeks. Your mental and emotional health matters the most and it sets the tone of your relationships and the environment […]
Dear E – Fam, I hope all is well at your end. Most of you know us (Ira and me) for years now. While the usernames and content changed, the most asked questions in the last 5 years on Instagram have not changed! “When did you get married?” “So, did you have a divorce?” “Oohhh, […]
