christy bharathThe first baby step to get the better of writer’s blockA writer’s block is like having an awkward and intense conversation with a loved one about where the relationship is going. If there is…May 9, 2020May 9, 2020
christy bharathAlice needs us to know that we are not in wonderlandDo not talk among yourselves about the dangers surrounding your children. Do not debate about the death penalty or demand that the photos…Jul 18, 2018Jul 18, 2018
christy bharathThe sound of departureIt is inevitable to lose the people we love; family members, friends, pets or colleagues. Experiencing the loss is a pivotal part of the…Apr 23, 2018Apr 23, 2018
christy bharathDon’t you dare talk to me about AsifaI don’t want any further details about the 8-year-old who was brutally raped and murdered. I was at the office when I first read a news…Apr 18, 20181Apr 18, 20181
christy bharathWhat it takes for you to arrive at the person you areAt some point, each of you will find yourselves having arrived at who you really are. Most of you will not even be able to recognize the…Mar 14, 20181Mar 14, 20181
christy bharathMoon gazingI have been gazing at the moon very differently lately. It used to resemble some runaway Chinese lantern that gaslighted me into thinking…Oct 19, 2017Oct 19, 2017
christy bharathRunning shoes for dummiesYou may choose to run away from happiness at some point in your life. It is a common and peculiar trait in our species. Apprehensive about…Oct 19, 2017Oct 19, 2017
christy bharathLost and found in someone else’s paradiseYesterday, I was a few hours away from taking a trip to the hills after a long time. It seemed like forever. I underwent spinal surgery…Sep 15, 2017Sep 15, 2017
christy bharathBack to the present: Suturing the futureInfants remind me of old people. If I squint my eyes, they even look alike. Their soft and wrinkled skin. Tiny rows of broken teeth. Patchy…Sep 13, 2017Sep 13, 2017
christy bharathSome kind of monsterWhen I turned 30, I felt insecure about my age whenever I accidentally caught my reflection in the mirror. I groaned as I sauntered past…Sep 12, 2017Sep 12, 2017