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02/03/2024

My Scars Won’t Stop Me Modeling

‘I was not getting admission to a normal school. That is when I realized that I am not normal, according to people.’ Anmol's father poured acid on her and her mother when she was just two months old. She's faced discrimination at school, at work, and she's even had people stare and point at her on the street. But Anmol didn't let any of that stop her. She's now a model and brand ambassador and she's here to show the world how amazing she is.

28/02/2024

I Felt Like An Unwanted Child

'I just wanted to have information to reclaim my past and truly understand who I am.' Geeti was adopted as a baby. For a long time, she struggled with understanding her identity, which took a heavy toll on her mental health. Five years ago, she started looking for answers. This is her journey.

07/12/2023

Ignoring Red Flags Traumatized Me

Prakriti's life took a dark turn into mental health issues after being emotionally abused by her ex. This is her story of survival and how she discovered freedom.

02/12/2023

This Girl Survived A Family Su***de

‘My dad shot my mom, my baby brother, my sister, and then himself.’
Alicia was 12 when her father murdered her mother and siblings, and then committed su***de. It took a heavy toll on her mentally and emotionally. She shares how writing her book, ‘Orphaned By Su***de’, helped her to heal.

01/12/2023

Facing My 26/11 Attacker As A Child

'Looking at him, it seemed that he was happy after firing at us.' After surviving the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, Devika was one of the primary witnesses who bravely identified one of the attackers. Fifteen years later, she recalls the impact the attack had on her childhood and mental health.

15/11/2023

I Was Judged For My Abortion

‘I was scared, I was very, very scared. But there was no confusion about anything, I knew what my body needed.’ Prerna had an abortion when she was 20. She shares what went through her mind when she fell pregnant, and how she was judged for her choice after going public.

10/11/2023

I Became A Bodybuilder After This

‘Women are not supposed to work, all you have to do is please your husband and make babies.’ Jasmine was forced into marriage at 17 and got divorced after one day. She remarried, but to an abusive man. She shares how she got a new start in another city as a personal trainer.

02/11/2023

They Used To Grab My Love Handles

‘People used to say, “Let's make her dance, we will look at her, everything will bounce.” They made me feel that I am an object.’ Kavya was bullied for having big breasts. Her school principal told her that she jiggles them to grab attention. She shares how her bust is still the subject of unwanted s*xual attention and objectification.

28/10/2023

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26/10/2023

I Was Left To Die On The Side Of The Road

'We hit a pothole and couldn’t control the bike. We were both left on the road with blood flowing through the road.' A deadly bike accident cost Purushottam his friend, right arm and the vision in his right eye. He shares how love from his family pulled him through.

18/10/2023

She Was About To Abort Her Baby

‘He was clear he didn’t want to be a father. Abortion was my first choice, but when I heard my baby’s heartbeat, my world shattered.’ Anmol found out she was pregnant after a breakup. She decided to keep the baby. Being a single mother in India is considered taboo. She shares what her life looks like now.

12/10/2023

Why I Am Raising My Daughters Alone

‘She was here one minute, and the second minute, she was gone. My whole world collapsed.’ Mayank was living his best life until his wife’s sudden death. He shares how he is managing life as a single father of two daughters.

08/10/2023

He Carries His Body Waste In A Bag

‘The doctor said, “You will now have to carry your f***s around in a bag”. I thought my life had ended.’ Jaichand was diagnosed with re**al cancer at 19. He shares the impact his diagnosis had on his life, and how he is educating people about living with a stoma.

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05/10/2023

A Viral Video Exposed Our Relationship

‘I went to my parents and told them that there is a video that went viral and I am in a relationship with a girl, and I am not straight.’ Aneez and Sanam are q***r and have been dating for nearly 2 years. They share how a video of the couple at a pride march did not sit well with relatives.

29/09/2023

Childhood Trauma Destroyed My Adulthood

'There was a weird pain inside of me.' Priyatama was repeatedly abused for years as a child. She explains how she was in a survival mode all her life because of her childhood trauma.

24/09/2023

Locked Up Because Of My Period

‘I felt like a prisoner. I was banished for bleeding, allowed to touch nothing.’ Rish*ta shares her experience of being isolated during menstruation. She shares her survival story and advocates for awareness on this issue.

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21/09/2023

Why My Dad Celebrated My First Period

'I was waiting for my daughter to start menstruating.' Jitendra celebrated his daughter’s first period as he decided to address the taboo around it in India. He shares the story of his daughter's first period party and emphasizes that periods are a blessing to humans.

18/09/2023

This Baby Will Discover Their Own Gender

'Gender and s*x are two different things altogether.' Shambhavi and Arvind decided to raise their child without imposing any gender stereotypes, allowing them to explore and identify with what feels most comfortable. They share their journey of gender-inclusive parenting.

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