Tag: Life

• When I lost my whimsy

  When I was younger, I would have a bouquet of lily of the valley next to my bed, and as the fragrance wafted into my room, I would silently think that the small bell shaped flowers could hear my dreams and were taking diligent notes to ensure they all came true. I would believe that…

  aliyavarma

  March 9, 2026

  Adulthood, Growing up, Life

  Adulthood, family, Growing pains, Growth, Life, Life changes, Love, mental-health, navigating life, Positivity, writing

• The cost of support

  My ex’s dad said he would support our relationship, but then he told my ex I was not that pretty. My ex’s dad said he would support our relationship, but then he told my ex I forgot to vacuum under the table. My ex’s dad said he would support our relationship, but then he was…

  aliyavarma

  April 21, 2024

  Adulthood, family, Growing up, Life, Love, South Asian

  Breakups, dad, Desi Heartbreak, family, Growing pains, hard-relationships, Heartbreak, in-law-issues, in-laws, Indian, Life, Love, Love life, relationships, South Asian relationship