Two years after graduating from university, I ran into my old classmate Hasan on the street. He had lost weight, his shoulders were slumped, and his eyes carried the quiet exhaustion of a

But mine? It starts with a mess.

It was during the pre pandemic – the day I graduated from college. Everyone else was busy getting ready, trying to make it feel special. They were posting pictures in their gowns, smiling

About a week ago, I dropped out of college.

Now, I’m not a superstitious person, but the things that happened leading up to

How it all started:

This is the first full chapter of my life story. I’m sharing it not to seek pity, but because I know what it’s like to feel completely alone. If even one person sees themselves in my

Parking Space #4: The Lesson a Parking Ticket Taught Me

It was 11 PM, and heavy rain poured down as I hurriedly guided my car toward

The benefits from prompting people and listening

You may have been in those kind of team meetings. You are mostly listening and being told what is happening or what to do. In rare occasions your brain is picked. When that

Not everything needs adding. sometimes, peace is what you make by removing. Originally posted at Chhoti Kahaniya

I was reading a short book today,
and came across a line that

i’ve been asking myself that a lot lately.

For me, i think it all started in the pages of worn-out comic books and the flickering screens of late-night anime.
As a kid, i didn’t just read or watch. I