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Unbecoming by Anuradha Bhagwati
You Have No Idea What I Went Through…

I was furious, mostly with my grandfather, who made sure that my mother married the man who “seduced” her. Indian custom wouldn’t have it any other way. Consent was not a factor.

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My Boys Will Miss Their ‘Teekey Wali Bua’ This Navratri, But We Can Keep Memories Of Her Love Alive
navratri story

The boys smiled. Carefully she opened it and put teekas for both of them, "to make up for all the navamis we’ve missed together" she said, eyes twinkling as always.

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How I Overcame Postpartum Depression With The High Of Writing A Book About My Journey!
postpartum depression

You may have had the happiest pregnancy and might still suffer from postpartum depression. Here are a few ways you can deal with it happily and easily!

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I Have #NoRegrets About The Regrets That Mark My Journey To Where I Stand Now

#NoRegrets...Like really? This author says that it is not possible to live without regrets. But accepting them brings about gratitude for the life you have made for yourself. 

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The Many Adventures Of A Beleaguered (Yet Happy) Mom Of Two Kids
mom of two kids

This mom of two kids often feels stretched for time and the attention both kids demand of her. But she also feels the love behind it all!

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10 Things In My Life That Do Not Measure Up To An Uptight Standard Of ‘Acceptable Motherhood’

Motherhood isn't a single feeling. It's a mixture of millions of feelings and thoughts. And they're equally simple and complicated. A mother shares.

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