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Living with a cancer afflicted parent — A Series — Part 1
Living with a cancer afflicted parent — A Series — Part 1
Decoding the ‘Be Positive’ Myth
Mariyam Haider
Aug 7, 2017
Latest Stories
Born A Woman
Born A Woman
by Mariyam H
Mariyam Haider
Apr 15, 2020
To the coffee that I stood up
To the coffee that I stood up
Thank you
Mariyam Haider
Jul 31, 2019
A shade of red ~ not for me
A shade of red ~ not for me
I bought a lipstick.
Mariyam Haider
Mar 8, 2019
Hello, stranger? Need help.
Hello, stranger? Need help.
Hi.
Mariyam Haider
Mar 7, 2019
Survivors of the beach ~ wild flowers
Survivors of the beach ~ wild flowers
these things.
Mariyam Haider
Mar 5, 2019
Life of the old yellow leaf
Life of the old yellow leaf
Ahh, fell the yellowing leaf,
Mariyam Haider
Mar 4, 2019
Here is why interfaith marriages in India continue to raise eyebrows
Here is why interfaith marriages in India continue to raise eyebrows
Resentment against interfaith relationships highlight ingrained patriarchy and sexism
Mariyam Haider
Feb 17, 2019
Five lessons that 2018 taught me
Five lessons that 2018 taught me
Which I plan to live by in the new year
Mariyam Haider
Dec 31, 2018
How becoming a freelancer helped build towards my self-worth
How becoming a freelancer helped build towards my self-worth
Freelancing made me recognise my inner qualities devoid of any external affiliations
Mariyam Haider
Dec 22, 2018
I grew up the day I had to sign the consent form for my father’s surgery
I grew up the day I had to sign the consent form for my father’s surgery
Gaining perspective while reliving the past and valuing struggles
Mariyam Haider
Dec 13, 2018
Accepting periods as clean could restore women’s religious freedom in India
Accepting periods as clean could restore women’s religious freedom in India
Religions that prohibit menstruating women from performing prayers should take a closer look at period blood
Mariyam Haider
Dec 9, 2018
Learning to take time off
Learning to take time off
A process to nurture your creativity
Mariyam Haider
Dec 5, 2018
Mental health is getting lost in translation between Indian parents and millennials
Mental health is getting lost in translation between Indian parents and millennials
23-year old Neha and her mother have always shared a close bond.
Mariyam Haider
Nov 29, 2018
Friends who help freelance
Friends who help freelance
‘I hope to be mindful of every task I perform today’, was my morning prayer yesterday. I started my day with a wish that would provide me…
Mariyam Haider
Nov 26, 2018
Accepting the day as it is
Accepting the day as it is
An important feature of every freelancer’s life
Mariyam Haider
Nov 21, 2018
Being productive with limited technology
Being productive with limited technology
An important aspect for all freelancers on the go
Mariyam Haider
Nov 15, 2018
Learning to respect your work and yourself
Learning to respect your work and yourself
A daily reminder for all freelancers
Mariyam Haider
Nov 14, 2018
A To-do-list for freelancers
A To-do-list for freelancers
For overwhelming days
Mariyam Haider
Nov 11, 2018
What does the word ‘freelancer’ mean?
What does the word ‘freelancer’ mean?
“So, what’s the plan now?”, asked a friend over a call last week. “The plan is that there is no plan for now,” I replied. “I like that…
Mariyam Haider
Nov 9, 2018
Transiting into freelancer mode
Transiting into freelancer mode
“So are you happy to have moved out of Hong Kong?”, asked a friend today. I smiled, and replied, “Yes.Quite so.”
Mariyam Haider
Nov 8, 2018
Lunches and laughter
Lunches and laughter
Among the drills and drags of the iron casts,
Mariyam Haider
Oct 11, 2018
Review: Little Things Season 2
Review: Little Things Season 2
Love is small stuff and then the big stuff
Mariyam Haider
Oct 8, 2018
Aadhaar refused to verify my father due to his cancer
Aadhaar refused to verify my father due to his cancer
The Supreme Court of India today passed a ruling making the Aadhaar card constitutional, but striking down clauses that allowed third…
Mariyam Haider
Sep 26, 2018
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