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When You Hit Rock Bottom, The Only Way Is Up

The story of my life — from a loser to a fighter

May 12, 2024

A woman is standing on top of a rock holding a camera.

May 12, 2024

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A-Culturated

A Box of Hot Pasta Stirred a Pot of Emotions and Reaffirmed That I Don’t Belong

I can change my food habits to fit in but where do I hide my brown complexion?

Nov 22, 2024

A bowl containing spaghetti cooked with some vegetables.

Nov 22, 2024

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Namaste Now

I Fought Against and Broke Free From Generations of Gender Bias

I was a bird in a cage who yearned to soar high

Nov 5, 2024

Birds flying high over a sea and the sun is rising.

Nov 5, 2024

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Sharing Food

A Journey to Greece Reminded Me of the Power of Humanity: A Story of Love and Hunger

My gratitude towards all those who helped me nourish my mind and body

Nov 28, 2024

A plate containing cooked lamb shank and potatoes and a bowl containing a sauce.

Nov 28, 2024

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My Boosted Stories

Thank you Medium, the editors, and you — the readers

Nov 8, 2024

A woman is walking through a forest smiling and petals of flowers are falling on her.

Nov 8, 2024

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Write A Catalyst

When People’s Best Intentions To Help Become a Nuisance

Compassion and humanity are not just decorative words, they make us human

1d ago

A cat sitting on a fence with an angry face.

1d ago

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Picture This

At a Significant Crossroads in My Life

It may bloom or wither, but it’s worth a try

4d ago

A field full of hyacinths and some people are standing in between the rows to pose of pictures.

4d ago

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The Maze

When Life Stumps You and Leaves You with a Puzzle

Or was it a miracle?

Mar 18

The petals of a rose are scattered on the road, which is wet.

Mar 18

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Picture This

During My Most Difficult Times, I Draw Inspiration from Street Life

Stories from the streets through my lens

Feb 20

A man is drawing a caricature on a bridge and a woman is standing beside him and watching him while many other people are walking by.

Feb 20

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Middle-Pause

Beyond Fair & Lovely-How I Restored My Self-Worth and Accepted My Dark Skin

Redefining beauty in a world that’s obsessed with lighter skin

Feb 18

A girl wearing a sunglass and smiling on a street in front of standing cars.

Feb 18

Purbita Chakraborty

Purbita Chakraborty

she/her

A storyteller, dreamer, world traveler, fighter, and survivor in a world that keeps trying to "fix" me. Technical writer by profession.

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