When thoughts become things..

I have written about this topic before and I don't think I can wait until Thursday for those who need to read this. Today's shocking news about Sushant Singh makes us realize that yes anyone can go through this . Its very easy for us to be by standers and say he should have shared / he should have spoken. 1. A person who is going through has no clue what is going on .Its the near and dear ones who may first take notice of it . 2. The individual who is going through the depression is hardly in a position to accept the situation and seek help . So many times it is a collective effort. Whether the person likes it or not , he / she has to be pushed towards seeking professional help.The acceptance is difficult to say the least . 3. It is not just about talking to someone or having someone. It is also about physiological responses as much as the psychological. 4. Many of us equate depression with sadness. It cannot be equated to feeling low. It is a condition . I repeat it is is a co...

Add caption Parenting is probably one of the toughest tasks at hand  . You would never know if you are being a good parent,but you tried your best . You didn't fail. You just didn't know any better . You weren't given a Parenting 101 manual . I am not a parent, but from the place I am at , I believe I am in a position to emphatize with both the parent and the child . And there is always a catch 22. As a parent it is extremely challenging to deal with situations you weren't prepared for.  While we do know that we are doing our best , may be we need to change our approach. We cannot compare our childhoods and use them as a reference point . Respect doesn't mean your child should always give in. It also doesn't mean you are always right just because you were taught that a parent is always right . Children have a voice sometimes and they say things from a very different place. They don't realise it is going to hurt you. Do not let your ego define the rel...