After recently becoming exposed to the world of “brown Twitter”, I’ve realised just how deep the cracks in our foundation have become. Why are we actively seeking out ways to divide ourselves rather than to unite? We’re not the same: you’re Tharkhan, I’m Jatt. You’re from Malwa, I’m a Doaban. You identify as Indian, I’m … More Punjabi Sikh Sangat: The Cracks In Our Foundation
Me, me, me. My life is so awful, everyone else around me is moving ahead, reaping benefits, being happy, while I’m stuck here like a little rain cloud. That’s how I felt recently, like a bitter, miserable person that I didn’t want to be around, let alone inflict my company on anyone else! And I … More Opening My Eyes To Sikhi
I am a slave to my phone. Yes. Ugh what a first world, millennial problem to have! My phone is probably the most useful thing I own. It’s great for when I have a moment of inspiration and need to write something down in my Notes, or to call my friends and catch up on … More I’m A Slave 4 U
I’m sorry for all the times I used my sharp tongue to cut you I’m sorry for all the times I didn’t return your calls/texts I’m sorry for all the times I didn’t think before I spoke I’m sorry for all the times I was cold when you needed … More An Open Apology
I’m always very wary of people who feel the need to declare their positive personality traits, particularly in a dating scenario. A guy who proclaims to be a gentleman, or a nice guy, or a hopeless romantic, in my experience, very rarely is. The truth is, people who are genuinely decent and kind-hearted don’t have … More If You Have To Tell People You’re Nice, You Probably Aren’t…
I think life has a way of repeating certain patterns until the penny drops and we finally learn our lesson. You know, the lesson that will break the chain and set us free from a cycle that seems familiar and comfortable, but in reality is suffocating us. However, that moment only comes when we’re truly … More No More Groundhog Day
They tell you what they know you want to hear, Assign terms of affection like “babe” “hun” “dear”. They’re quick to promise you the world, Assure you that you’re their number one girl. Make future plans and talk about settling down, Make you feel like a queen without the crown. But you need to know … More Another One Bites The Dust
Sisters, friends, cousins, dad, mum, Her judgement applies to all of them, it spares only one. And that’s herself, that finger will never point her way, As she sits on a pedestal, with so much to say. So and so has piled on the pounds, another is seeking validity on Instagram, One needs counselling, while … More Fix Up
“That baby is so ugly”, it always shocks me when such words come out of people’s mouths. Like how can you say that, it’s a child for Pete’s sake, do you have no heart?! It’s also sad that in my community, babies with distinguishable South Asian features like rich brown skin, or big noses, or … More Did You Just Call That Baby Ugly?!
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