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…Jul 1, 2021Jul 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…Jun 27, 20211Jun 27, 20211
Swetha Prathapan“We should not question people about dowry since it is their individual choice.” Why not?TW: suicide, dowry deaths.Jun 23, 2021Jun 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…Jun 20, 2021Jun 20, 2021
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…Jun 18, 2021Jun 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…Feb 4, 2021Feb 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…May 10, 20191May 10, 20191
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…Oct 10, 2018Oct 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…Oct 10, 2018Oct 10, 2018