Glow Up Mama

Amongst all the life-threatening illnesses we know, depression is one that grows silently—and often invisibly. We either keep moving forward with our lives, ignoring its impact, or we fail to acknowledge it as a serious issue. India, in particular, stands out with an overwhelming number of people struggling with depression. Working men are exhausted—not just physically but mentally—from long hours, endless workloads, toxic office politics, EMIs and school fees. For women, the struggle is deeper. They have long been among the most affected. The lack of acceptance in in-law households, combined with heavy domestic responsibilities, often takes a severe toll on mental health. Add to that the demands of modern work life, and the pressure becomes both physical and emotional. Even the feeling of being alone—unseen, unheard—can be a form of depression. And sometimes, I wonder: once trapped, is there really a way out? The truth is, the biggest way to fight depression is to fight depression . A...

Some days, you’re just… alone. Like, not just alone-alone. But no-one-to-talk-to, no-one-who-gets-you kind of alone. So, you start scrolling your phone like a maniac. You keep hopping from one app to another — Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, back to Instagram again like a fool.  Hoping, praying, maybe someone out there is also bored, lonely, and magically wants to talk to you. But guess what? Nope. Just you. Just you and your phone screen reflecting your single, slightly oily face. You’ve got a million things to say—stories, thoughts, overthinking spirals, chai-time drama… But no one who actually listens — not the polite “hmm-hmm” kind, but really feels what you’re feeling. And when someone does listen? It’s like talking to a potato. Zero vibes. Zero connection. Emotional Wi-Fi = disconnected. Sometimes I wonder… Is this an actual issue or am I just being a hopeless Bollywood-style romantic? Anyway, yeah. Lonely. Lame. Still funny in a tragic way.

To the woman who traded heels for home slippers, conference calls for crying toddlers, and freedom for fierce love — you’re not alone. I didn’t see this coming. Not the stretch marks, not the emotional meltdowns (mine, not the baby’s), not the endless mental load of “Did I remember to sterilize the bottles?” “Did I pay the school fees?” “Did I eat today?” As Indian millennial  moms , many of us grew  up  in the golden age of possibilities. We were told we could “have it all” — a thriving career, a loving partner, perfect kids,  glowing  skin, and a Pinterest-worthy home. Some of us did climb the corporate ladder, build our dream wardrobes, vacation abroad, or launch our businesses. And then motherhood happened. Suddenly, “having it all” turned into “doing it all.” We entered motherhood thinking it would add to our lives. Instead, for a while, it replaced it. Our sense of self, our routines, our ambitions — paused. Or worse, fel...

Crawling in my dream through my blood stream Fear is my protective wall That's what I am left with all You might be the Lord of Death, but you can't take away my breath I walk on the unknown path I walk with a heavy heart I know there's a hundred mile But still I stand high with a mocking smile..