Write about it, they said...

My writing focuses on the reality of intersectionality among cultures, religions, countries, my experience supporting my family, the reality of being the oldest South Asian daughter, and anticipatory grief in all its forms.

Poetry Collection

ATM machine representing emotional giving

the ATM

for anyone who feels like they give their all to loved ones and gets nothing in return...

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Feet at a crossroads with arrows

the path not taken

inspired by frost, adjusted to portray difficult love and a decision.

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Hands braiding hair

unity & me

this poem won my high school's annual poetry jam twice...i like to think of it as the story of my parents before and after me

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Silhouettes against sunset sky

you don't see

the urge on a random saturday to pick apart every insecurity, you know?

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Do Not Resuscitate form with pen

DNR

the weight of signing away someone you love, when they're already gone

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About My Writing

Writing has always been my way of processing the world around me. As someone who exists at the intersection of multiple cultures, religions, and identities, I find poetry to be the perfect medium for exploring the nuances of belonging and not belonging simultaneously.

These poems reflect my journey as the oldest daughter in a South Asian family, the weight of expectations, the beauty and burden of cultural preservation, and the anticipatory grief that comes with watching loved ones navigate their own struggles while trying to hold everyone together.

Each piece is deeply personal, yet I hope they resonate with anyone who has ever felt caught between worlds, responsible for others' happiness, or searching for their authentic self in the mirror of family expectations.

Themes I Explore

Cultural Identity

Navigating multiple cultures, religions, and the space between tradition and modernity

Family Dynamics

The reality of being the oldest daughter, supporting family, and carrying generational weight

Anticipatory Grief

Processing loss before it happens, watching loved ones struggle, and the fear of letting go

Connect Through Words

If these themes resonate with you, or if you'd like to share your own story, I'd love to hear from you. Sometimes the most healing happens when we realize we're not alone in our experiences.

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