Bhaswati Ramanujam (Swati)

"Every storm leaves behind a lesson. Every setback plants the seed of a stronger tomorrow. And every rainbow reminds us that sunshine always follows the rain." There are certain moments in history that divide life into two chapters—before and after. For our generation, the COVID-19 pandemic was one such defining moment. It was not merely a health crisis. It was a crisis of dreams, careers, businesses, relationships, confidence, and hope. In a matter of weeks, the world came to a standstill....

A personal reflection on depression after job loss, the loss of identity it brings, and the slow reclaiming of self-worth, resilience, and inner strength.

In the recent past, when I was going through tremendous crisis with numerous losses, I used to feel very worried and depressed about it....