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The Other Side of Celebrating Teachers Day: Collective Stories of School Trauma
Over six months ago, something dramatic happened in my life so much so that it pushed me over the edge. All of my past traumas and wounds I buried long ago came back on the surface. My plan to write about teachers has been dormant for almost three to four years. The reason why I didn’t write was that there wasn’t anything I could properly draft into a publishable piece, not because I get scared by people’s reactions. The narrative to respect teachers is all over the place eve
Ankita Purohit
Sep 513 min read


Own Your Flaws | How Body Shaming and Criticism in Early Years Taught Me to Love Myself
I remember when I was around five years old, people would often say to my mom, “She is extremely skinny.”. Most Indians in my surroundings have normalised body shaming for decades, and reacting to their comments has been considered rude. One is expected to embrace this toxicity, else be prepared to being cornered.
Ankita Purohit
Aug 315 min read


The Butterfly Effect in the Karmic Cycle – How Small Acts Create Ripple Effects
Few years ago, I watched a movie The Butterfly Effect, and it shifted my perspective on the circumstances we encounter in general.
Ankita Purohit
Jun 810 min read


Which Sun Sign Best Matches Your Favorite Character from The Vampire Diaries?
Between 2012 and 2013, I was in a cosmopolitan city for internship that was required for the final semester of my Master's degree. I then...
Ankita Purohit
May 79 min read
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