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Forgive and forget

Forgive and forget

Move on Let the healing begin So what if he raped you And beat you senseless? So what if he violated you When you were 8 And he was your grandfather? Go to your happy place And pretend He never cheated on you That he never felt another woman That he alienated himself Physically…
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I am awesome

Be true to who you are

. I am awesome And you can’t bring me down With your rude remarks Your judgmental tone Or your superiority complex. . I am awesome A superb lover A trustworthy friend A brilliant professional And a dutiful daughter. . I am awesome A woman in a man’s world Making it on my own terms…
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Stop abusing that apostrophe!

Apostrophe

It’s not tattoo’s unless you’re saying, “The tattoo’s color faded.” It’s not you’re unless you mean you are. It’s not visitor’s unless you’re saying “It’s because of my visitor’s loyalty that I remain motivated to blog.” It’s not taco’s and burrito’s. It’s not “kid’s have fun on the weekend.” It’s not pizza’s or computer’s…
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The Vagina Monologues

The Vagina Monologues

I finally had the opportunity to attend The Vagina Monologues — a theater production with proceeds to benefit the girls and women of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was a packed house — 250 men and women sitting with eager anticipation. I had heard a lot about the monologues but didn’t quite…
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Stop Child Abuse

This one is from the archives. This poem holds a special meaning for me because of two reasons: It was recognized by UNICEF as a literary piece spreading awareness about child abuse, specifically that of the girl child. It introduced me to my life partner — this was the first piece of my writing…
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Celebrating women for a day

Women's Day doesn't do anything for women in real life

Here is an article I wrote for Hindustan Times a couple of years ago. For my readers in India, let me know if things have changed for the better on the streets, in the houses, at work … —————— In 1909 some women textile workers in New York went on strike. After thirteen weeks…
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Civility: A golden rule

Is this Civil?

Sitting across the board room conference table you have a disagreement with your colleague — do you shout and tell them to shut up because you know you’re right? Do you stand up defiantly, raise your hand, and say, “You are useless. You have no idea what you’re talking about. Get out!” Do you…
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