April is Stress Awareness Month.
Verbal abuse is a significant yet overlooked cause of stress. The Bengali series Lojja sheds light on the silent trauma inflicted by harsh words within relationships. Let’s recognize emotional scars, initiate dialogue, and #LeadWithLove—because healing begins when we validate pain and stand up against invisible abuse.
This true story highlights a family’s journey in identifying and addressing autism in their child. Early diagnosis, speech therapy, ADHD treatment, and inclusive education helped him thrive. Despite challenges, migration to the U.S. provided better support. Today, he excels in coding and sports, proving that early intervention makes a difference.
This short story serves as a reminder that men, too, can be victims of domestic abuse and emotional trauma. Burnt badly in a previous relationship an elderly man Amlan finds his true love in Rhea, a much younger woman, in his twilight years.
Shyama, trapped in a loveless marriage, finds passion and respect in Ashok. Defying societal norms, she divorces Mohan despite family outrage. Now, in a modest home with Ashok, she embraces her choices—both struggles and joys—without regret. As they sip tea, she stands firm: her life, her responsibility, her happiness.
India fixates on comedy scandals while ignoring crucial issues like marital rape. A recent court ruling exposed a legal loophole allowing a minor’s marital rape. Instead of misplaced outrage, we must demand justice, legal reform, and dignity for women. Prioritizing real crimes over trivial controversies is long overdue.
Raised in an orthodox yet seemingly progressive family, she always felt caged. Her marriage mirrored the same restrictions until Arun awakened her desire for freedom and self-discovery. Choosing love over convention, she faced her parents’ wrath but walked away, hoping they would one day understand her need to break free.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on prevention through HPV vaccination, lifestyle choices, and early detection via screenings like Pap smears. Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable, with early detection significantly improving outcomes.
Gisele Pelicot helped to break the silence and shame around rape when she waived her anonymity as a victim of mass sexual crime and requested for a public trial. As this Frenchwoman rightly pointed out, ” it is not us who should feel shame but them.”
The article celebrates female figures from around the world who bring holiday joy, like Christkindl (Germany), La Befana (Italy), Tante Arie (France), and Frau Holle (Germany). It highlights their distinct roles in folklore, emphasizing their impact on Christmas traditions. The piece also touches on darker figures like Grýla from Iceland.
The article explores the complexities of “home” for women, highlighting the burdens, sacrifices, and often silent suffering they endure within its walls. From societal expectations to domestic abuse, it examines how homes can stifle or harm women. Advocating independence, it celebrates women redefining home as a space for freedom and self-expression.
