Today marked the start of a 5-week new writing workshop by Ochre Sky Stories. The group is a vibrant mix of writers - beginners, returning writers, seasoned professionals, and passionate enthusiasts. As excited as I was, my older, less secure self tried to raise her head minutes before the workshop started. She’s been my companion for years, so asking her to shut up can get tricky. Besides, I’m sincerely trying hard to be nice to all parts of myself - including the insecure one. So, 4 minutes into the workshop, I scribble some words and draw little hearts of affirmation around them, sealed with my stamp of love - a smiley.
Jaan meri ! You are the flame that you are . Hugs
Hugs, Roshni ❤️ Thank you, for the kamaal ki tareef and for the glimmers ;)
uff chumma for your gorgeous, incorrigible kamaal-ness, Sanobar!
Fauran class k baad likha hai ye lol Thank YOU and, tight hugs!
I am almost misty eyed reading this. Pain indeed is not the only story. Big hug my dear!
Oh Khushboo! How much I felt this. Tightest hugs!
10000% kamaal ho :)
Baap re! Hum mil kar 10,000 kamaal hain, girl! :))
Sanobar tum waqayi kamaal ho and 100% vouching for you as a great friend. Se enjoyed these self loving nuggets.. pyar hi pyar.. likhti raho 💕
Thank you, thank you! For always reading me with so much love! Hugs, Shalini <3
You truly are kamaal, our dearest Sanorab <3 Loved this piece!
He he he thank you, Sanskriti ♥️ Bara maza aaya isko likhne mein :)
You are super kamaal my darling friend!❤️❤️❤️
Awwieee! Hugs, Supriya! To 'us'!
You are super kamaal my darling friend!❤️❤️❤️
WE are kamaal, Supriya!
Cheers to being ziddi and amazing - and for breaking the cycle!
Totally! It was so nice to see you on Zoom today after reading you here on Substack, Samira. What an absolute pleasant surprise that was!
Same here! Looking forward to writing together :)
Awww🥹 lovely read.. tussi waqai kamaal ho.
He he 😜 thank you yaar! I'm blessed to have people like you read me 💛
Oh my! I was alternately smiling and tearing up through this. Massive claps Sanobar, for touching us readers with your wonderful writing!
Oh Mukta! Thank YOU! It feels wonderful to be read with such love and warmth 💕