We often think it’s the big moments that shape our lives, but sometimes, it’s the smallest sounds that leave the deepest impact. This piece is a reflection on ten simple yet powerful words and sounds—things we say, hear, or feel—that quietly define who we are and how we connect with the world around us.
Guilt takes many forms in a mother’s journey—shaped by love, sacrifice, and the harsh gaze of societal judgment. This poem gives voice to those unspoken confessions, urging a shift from blame to empathy, and celebrating the strength behind every so-called “guilty” choice.
At his mother’s wedding reception, Ravish delivers an emotional tribute, celebrating her unconditional love, sacrifices, and strength as a single parent. On her 46th birthday, he honors her journey from motherhood to finding love again, embracing her new life with pride—while quietly missing the father he lost.
There are scents that disappear in seconds… …and then there are the ones that stay, whispering to your memory long after the moment has passed.
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 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.
Memories haunt the narrator, replaying the last time they met—a silent, intense moment filled with unspoken emotions. The gaze, the surprise, the rush of feelings linger like an unfulfilled promise. As one departs into infinity, the other is left in eternal longing, bound by a love never fully expressed.
A mother struggles to accept her daughter Ruhana, born with Down Syndrome after years of IVF. Over time, love replaces grief as Ruhana flourishes into a kind, talented baker. When she finds love with Juvan, another specially-abled individual, her parents finally realize—she was never a letdown but life’s greatest gift.
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.
Stella cherishes the timeless love she shares with him—stolen kisses, evening strolls, secret moments, and unspoken promises. Though he isn’t beside her now, his love remains her home. On Valentine’s Day, she whispers her devotion, knowing their bond is unbreakable, eternal, and written in the depths of their hearts.
