Swetha Prathapan“Real men don’t cry.” Why not?Even though society does deem it “okay” for girls to cry, I’ve always been embarrassed about crying easily and more than any other girl I…2 min read·Jul 1, 2021----
Swetha Prathapan“You are wasting away precious time during this pandemic.” Why not?The Covid-19 pandemic has had varied ramifications for people all around the world. There are people who have been severely affected either…2 min read·Jun 27, 2021--1--1
Swetha Prathapan“We should not question people about dowry since it is their individual choice.” Why not?TW: suicide, dowry deaths.3 min read·Jun 23, 2021----
Swetha Prathapan“You shouldn’t change your job/career whenever you feel like.” Why not?A career can be anything you want/need it to be. For some it is a means to earn; they may not be bothered if they do not get anything else…2 min read·Jun 20, 2021--1--1
Swetha Prathapan“Good girls should not express anger.” Why not?What comes to mind when I say anger? Not aggression, violence or hostility- just rightful anger. Popular opinion is that it is an emotion…2 min read·Jun 18, 2021----
Swetha PrathapanRe-reading…I have re-read books ever since I can remember. Yes, re-read. People would ask me as a kid, “How do you still find a book interesting once…2 min read·Feb 4, 2021----
Swetha PrathapanNo one is lucky“You married the love of your life? You’re so lucky! ” “I lost my job. I’m so unlucky!” “You got a promotion so early in your career…2 min read·May 10, 2019--1--1
Swetha PrathapanINDONESIA TRIP— THE UNSEEN SUPER HUMANS OF KAWAH IJENI had no idea I was heading towards the most overwhelming experience of my life so far, when the 6 of us set out for the Khawa Ijen trek…6 min read·Oct 10, 2018----
Swetha PrathapanThere are trips and there are TRIPS.I did not touch my phone for the entire three days. I was in the midst of nature at its best. I had some really cool people around me all…5 min read·Oct 10, 2018----