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100 to 0 To 100: From Survival to Living

100 to 0 To 100: From Survival to Living

One woman's honest account of falling to nothing and finding her way back, told through psychology and neuroscience.

2026

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Aug 5

I Turned Off My Instagram Comment Section

Somehow it meant preserving my mental energy

I Turned Off My Instagram Comment Section

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Write Your World

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Jul 17

Hugs Are Connected to a Happy Life

When it is more than comfort, care and affection

Hugs Are Connected to a Happy Life

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Sep 3

Asking for Help Is My Biggest Challenge

What Hyper-Independence Mixed With Politeness Does

Asking for Help Is My Biggest Challenge

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Infinite Impulse

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3d ago

What Really Is Friendship?

Is it hours of conversation, or is it as simple as looking at each other and knowing the exact reason for the laugh?

What Really Is Friendship?

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ILLUMINATION

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1d ago

I Was the Adult for My Mother

A real-life story about early adulting and how a child can lose their childhood

I Was the Adult for My Mother

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Did Family Chaos Cause My ADHD?

Science would probably disagree with me, but this is my personal take on the chaos my mind dislikes

Did Family Chaos Cause My ADHD?

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2d ago

What’s Harder Than a Break-Up?

We think that moving away and letting go is what solves it

What’s Harder Than a Break-Up?

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6d ago

The Memory You Want To Relive Is Telling You Something

Mine took me back to Rennes, Rome, Ooty and Mumbai, and I am still listening

The Memory You Want To Relive Is Telling You Something

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Oct 27

How to Avoid Unwanted Meet-Ups & Conversations You Can’t Ignore

A real-life guide to dodging relatives, old classmates and random “let’s catch up” people, without becoming the villain

How to Avoid Unwanted Meet-Ups & Conversations You Can’t Ignore

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Oct 23

I Am Tired of Whispering That I Am on My Period

We worship a goddess who bleeds, so why do we hide our periods?

I Am Tired of Whispering That I Am on My Period

Riya Chakraborty

Riya Chakraborty

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A tech-savvy engineer turned writer. Exploring human philosophy, tech, and stories that spark insight, curiosity, and deeper thinking. Follow to discover.

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