
The Struggles of Acculturation With the Youth
Things change, and we must adapt or get lost in the change. Picture this, you were born in another country and lived there for six

Beneath the Surface
“I’m failing, and I don’t know how to stop.” That was what my childhood best friend, Aanya, had confided in me one evening at our

Anchored in My Reality (A Teen’s Pragmatic Path to Growth)
If you´ve ever felt unseen for who you truly are, don´t worry, so have I. As South Asians, we’ve all faced a version of being

Stuck in Between Two Worlds
Caught in the middle It is crazy that I can be around so many people and still feel like no one understands me. When I think

Between Chai and Fries: Figuring It Out Freshman Year
Between Two Worlds: Starting High SchoolRiya’s story hit me in a way I didn’t expect. It was true, calm, and powerful–something I knew others would

The Invisible Child: How Parental Neglect Shapes a Sibling’s Mental Health
The emotional scars of parental favoritism in my childhood still linger as I grow older. So, if you ever feel that way, don’t worry –

Dear Amma, It’s Okay to Breathe: Let’s Talk Guilt, Boundaries & Self-Care
Growing up in a South Asian household, I remember watching my mother do everything. She’d wake up before the sun, make breakfast, pack lunches, go

Sharmaji’s Beta Isn’t the Benchmark: Rethinking Success for Our Teens
“Babuji ne kaha gaon chhod do, sab kuch chhod do. Par babuji yeh nahin kaha ki khud ko chhod do!” — from Swades (2004) Success.

Love, Tradition and Parental Pressure Shape the South Asian Marriage Dilemma
“ So my main anxiety right now is the fact that I am 28 years old and my parents want me to get married. They