On Being Held Safely
This being human is so lonesome, fearful, angsty, and wearisome at times, with so much we have to process and so much pain we have… Read More »On Being Held Safely
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Aprajita Jha
"I am one, but I am not the only one; hardships and happiness, both spare no one." Governed by this quote that I've written, I try to live each day with courage, care, and compassion.
Outgrowing
“It’s okay for people to go separate ways in relationships after they realize they are outgrowing their partners,” said someone during a recent conversation. I… Read More »Outgrowing
In the End
In the end, it is all about the identity. Isn’t it?The sheer want to be seen as someone whodeeply cares, takes risks, and dares to… Read More »In the End
On Adult Friendships
I am reflecting on adult friendships today and their fragility. I put sincere effort into sustaining friendships and keeping them afloat because I value them… Read More »On Adult Friendships
Honouring Each Other’s Journeys
Do your loved ones a favour. When they tell you about something they’re exploring, which you think they should have done earlier, refrain from saying,… Read More »Honouring Each Other’s Journeys
#MeToo
I was four when a cousin of a cousinheld me tight when nobody was around.I felt suffocated, felt something was off.I couldn’t understand what was… Read More »#MeToo
My Love for You
My love for you has always been alivein the highs, in the lows, in deep reflections,in the celebrations and also in the mournings,it has given… Read More »My Love for You
A Rebel?
I’m not sure; can you tell mewhether I’m a rebelby my sheer choicesor by circumstances?I’m not sure; can you tell mewhether unconventionalitywas my calling,or life… Read More »A Rebel?
Some Days
There are some daysI cut open my feelings,put them on my palmsand observe them. There are some daysI acknowledge existenceI feel thankful to livebut I… Read More »Some Days
Lessons I Learned in 2021
I wrote a similar reflection on Jan 3, 2020, about what 2019 taught me. I didn’t write down my thoughts on 2020 because it was a year… Read More »Lessons I Learned in 2021