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Women's Stories
Unfiltered, unapologetic, and no longer hiding. This section shares real life experiences of women in India and beyond, covering childhood, family, gender roles, identity, resilience, and feminism. From personal struggles to moments of strength, these honest accounts reflect what it truly means to grow up and live as a woman. Relatable, raw, and powerful, these stories give voice to experiences often left unspoken.


When did you first realise you were a woman?
When I was told I couldn’t touch the mango pickle anymore. (Trigger Warning: Mentions instances of child abuse and harassment.) Mango...
Aishwarya A
May 264 min read
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A Woman Decides: Rejecting my 'Emotional' Legacy!
You go, gurrrrll! Sometimes I spiral into a frenzy, obsessively clearing out my cupboards, rearranging the furniture, or mopping the...
Aishwarya A
Apr 252 min read
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Unforgettable (for whom?) lessons from my 20s!
I really wasn't the wild child that I wanted to be, but I picked up a few nuggets here and there. Move out of your parents’ house ASAP,...
Aishwarya A
Mar 102 min read
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Hello, hello!
I was struggling with a creative rut (yes, I have those now), PMS-ing and being very existential, in general. What's a life crisis at 31...


Hello, weekend!
It's significantly less muggy. Thank the weather gods! We are in August already. 2025 is over in a blink. But it’s the official start of...


How's monsoon been for you?
The weather is sticky, humid, and full of bugs. Given that you can't escape dengue anywhere in India during monsoon, use a...
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