A reflective essay on rest, responsibility, and self-trust, inspired by a trip to St. John, USVI, and the quiet realization that peace is not a luxury.
Tag Archives: mental health
Fragments, 25 September 2025
Balancing ambition, family expectations, and the fear of crumbling under pressure.
The Arranged Marriage Connundrum – Why Was I Always Asked to Be Better, but He’s Good Enough for Simply Existing?
A deeply personal reflection on being a high-achieving Indian daughter raised to meet impossible standards, only to be told to “settle” when it comes to marriage. This post explores the emotional toll of double standards, parental pressure, and the burden of being “good enough” in a system that rarely holds men to the same bar.
Anushka's Bookish Shenanigans 