Stories & Conversations That Move South Asians to Seek Help Before It’s Too Late. |
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APRIL MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT
Remembering Shanti: Telling the Story We Were Taught Not to Tell
“Culture did not create her illness, but it did make seeking help harder.” - Hima
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Hima’s sister Shanti, who lived with Bipolar Type II Disorder, would have turned 50 this April, a warm life cut short too soon. Her story reflects a reality many South Asians carry: pressure to succeed, honor family, and keep struggles private. Asking for help can feel hard and the cost is real.
This isn’t about weakness, it’s about the lack of safe spaces to speak openly and seek help without judgment.
Read her full story here.
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Gametime For Desi Mental Health
Sometimes, the words we need come from someone else’s story.
Last year, Roopali shared how a reflection from Paraag Marathe, President of the San Francisco 49ers, about burying himself in work instead of facing pain, helped her see her own grief more clearly. On May 30, Paraag Marathe joins us as keynote speaker. Register now!
Huge thanks to Webscale and Fremont Bank for making this work possible.
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Spots Are Filling Fast For High School Changemaker Program. Apply today!
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Upcoming events
May 7, 2026 - South Asian Women’s Support Group
May 9, 2026 -Chalo Baatein KarenTM (Let’s Just Talk) at the Heartfulness Institute
May 30, 2026 -Rcoz Annual Gala 2026
July 6 - Aug 2, 2026 -High School Changemaker Program
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A Different Way to Talk to Our Kids
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If your first instinct is “what’s wrong right now?” this was for you.
About 25 of us gathered for Chalo Baatein Karen on March 29. Simi Marker kept it simple: if we want kids to open up, we have to just be with them, no agenda, just time. We’re overwhelmed too. And what we model matters.
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