A good friend sent me this video last year and it was definitely inspiring to see how therapy has changed different individuals’ lives! If you decide not to watch the 5 minute video, I’ve just summarized some of the main things I resonated with while watching the video. Describe In One Word How You Felt …
To the Desi Mummies & Papas
Dear Mummies & Papas: “We’re not supposed to cry in front of our kids.” Hearing these words come out of your mouths is not surprising–but it is still heartbreaking to hear. You do everything in your power to protect us–but we don’t want you to lose yourself along the way. We can’t let you forget …
Beta, Be Strong
Take all the time you need.We know this is hard so please tell us what you need. We will give you the space you crave But will always be there with a hug and lots of love. Just remember to be strong beta. Don’t hold back those tears and don’t ever put up a front. …
Be the Friend You Needed!
Losing a loved one is beyond a doubt one of the hardest things many people have to experience. These moments are clearly difficult for the ones who are grieving the loss in different ways and for different amounts of time. What sometimes gets overlooked is how difficult it can also be for the support systems …
Law 101: Mental Health in Law
Through the past few posts, I talked a lot about my experiences and input on being a law student, going through 1L, and being South Asian in law. The best way I thought we could wrap up my law school series was with my most meaningful takeaways through talking about my favorite topic: your mental …
Law School 101: Being a South Asian in Law
Imagine going from being the President of the Indian American Student Association with over 400 members at the super diverse University of Michigan to being President of the South Asian Law Student Association with less than 20 members at the not so diverse Washington University. It was definitely a culture shock for me, to say …
Law School 101: My Take on Being a 1L
The previous 1L post was meant to scare you. And maybe even make you question law school. But this post is meant to calm you down. And maybe realize after figuring out the many unknowns of law school, you know for sure that you are exactly in the right place. My first semester of law …
Law School 101: 1L–Best Year of Your Life!
If you made it past the grueling processes of studying, taking the LSAT, and applying to law schools–AND you’ve gotten into a law school–then YAY congrats!! Be super proud of your accomplishments and take the summer before to relax! Trust me, you’ll need to take a few months to rest and recharge…because you’re about to …
Tribute to My Ba💕
Love you forever, Sharda💕 Losing someone who was more like my 3rd parent than a grandma has by far been the hardest thing I have gone through. My ba is my forever source of love, strength and happiness–and doing the things I love has allowed me to honor her memory in the best way I …
Law School 101: Before the Fun Really Begins!
Being a South Asian pre-law student with a majority (or all) of your friends and family being in STEM or business can make navigating the law school process a little difficult. I only really had two people in my life to turn to when it came to navigating my own legal educational and career goals. …