I finally took a shower after stinking for two days and wearing the same clothes for over 48 hours (even slept in them). I can’t recall if I brushed my teeth yesterday, though I did so this morning. I still feel I’m stinking! This has become a regular pattern for me every month, despite trying my best to think happy thoughts, taking my vitamins, and keeping myself busy. Currently observing Ramadan, my thoughts are fixated on brownies and coffee.
I assure you choosing to rest is an act of rebellion! It took me two years of unemployment to realise that what my body and mind needs the most is rest - not aggressively planning out future nor mulling over the mistakes I made in this journey, but just acceptance that the way is "through", not over it.
Here's to more good food, stinky clothes and soulful writing ♥️
I missed this! Thank you, Chembu! It can be so confusing and daunting which is why I'm so glad others like you are sharing similar experiences. We need to make more space for absolutely normal human emotions. What have we turned ourselves into?! Thank you for your honesty ❤️
So honest and raw. Our bodies are awesome creators in their might, they should be allowed to just be. They should be given more homage. This performance pressure is too much on top of what our mind and body goes through. You're doing great Sanobar, yes, we should just be on the days we don't feel like getting out of bed/house/pj's/stink/sweat or get into shower/kitchen/work/gym/chauffeur duty.
For the longest time, I walked around asking every woman close to my age, when they attained menopause and what it felt like. I don’t know about the rest, but this much I can assure you, this bodily discomfort around the periods will end one day. Love and hugs to you.
Sanobar pls give yourself the permission to feel whatever you do freely and know that will be true sabr. Here you write for all of us, your words a voice for many.
Aah! That extra squeeze is always heartfelt! Thank you, Mesa! With the boys of the family away for some days, I plan to drive with the 11yo tonight to have some brownies and coffee after iftar lol
Ah! Looks like Sanobar rukne wali nahi hai until she and all of us are liberated.. 💜 So grateful for your expression.. “Surely, God wouldn't be so harsh as to deny Her creations the ability to express normal human emotions?”
Raju Tai, this madness is beyond me. I can't explain. Can you?! Everytime I unleash myself like this I wanna run crying to you guys for some tight hugs. Filhaal k liye your responses will have to do :/
I assure you choosing to rest is an act of rebellion! It took me two years of unemployment to realise that what my body and mind needs the most is rest - not aggressively planning out future nor mulling over the mistakes I made in this journey, but just acceptance that the way is "through", not over it.
Here's to more good food, stinky clothes and soulful writing ♥️
I missed this! Thank you, Chembu! It can be so confusing and daunting which is why I'm so glad others like you are sharing similar experiences. We need to make more space for absolutely normal human emotions. What have we turned ourselves into?! Thank you for your honesty ❤️
I love reading what you write. Always so authentic.
That's because you are authentic too :)) Thank you so much, dost!
So honest and raw. Our bodies are awesome creators in their might, they should be allowed to just be. They should be given more homage. This performance pressure is too much on top of what our mind and body goes through. You're doing great Sanobar, yes, we should just be on the days we don't feel like getting out of bed/house/pj's/stink/sweat or get into shower/kitchen/work/gym/chauffeur duty.
Sigh! Ufff our connection! Thank you, Mehvysh ♥️
For the longest time, I walked around asking every woman close to my age, when they attained menopause and what it felt like. I don’t know about the rest, but this much I can assure you, this bodily discomfort around the periods will end one day. Love and hugs to you.
God that's such a relief to know, Mitu! Really, you don't hear that so often, so, thank you!
We need to meet and chat for minutes at end if not hours . We must before it all ends 🤍🤍🤍🤍
Oh Shaz! I need to make a trip to Delhi only to meet some really special people ❤️
Sanobar pls give yourself the permission to feel whatever you do freely and know that will be true sabr. Here you write for all of us, your words a voice for many.
Thank you so much, Shalini! The solidarity is always comforting ❤️
Big hug to you!! And extra squeezes for good measure. I hope you do slow down and give yourself permission to feel all the things you need to ♥️♥️♥️
Aah! That extra squeeze is always heartfelt! Thank you, Mesa! With the boys of the family away for some days, I plan to drive with the 11yo tonight to have some brownies and coffee after iftar lol
Enveloping you in a hug while simultaneously being inspired by you!
Oh Raju Tai! ❤️ 🧡 💛
Ah! Looks like Sanobar rukne wali nahi hai until she and all of us are liberated.. 💜 So grateful for your expression.. “Surely, God wouldn't be so harsh as to deny Her creations the ability to express normal human emotions?”
Raju Tai, this madness is beyond me. I can't explain. Can you?! Everytime I unleash myself like this I wanna run crying to you guys for some tight hugs. Filhaal k liye your responses will have to do :/