Marya, like many south Asian women in the US, has been an ABCD (American Born Confused Desi) for a long time. Her day job focuses on elevating race, culture and identity in education, and her writing combines her knowledge of self, DEI, and healing from a narcissistic relationship of 17 years. She shares her own lessons to help guide others to navigate life with a clearer road map to cultivating peace. By Marya  Kazmi

An essay on names, the struggle to fit in and the peace found in standing out. By Aditi Mahajan

This poem addresses the issue of colourism that is rampant within the South Asian society, subjugating individuals with darker skin and making them feel inferior. By Harsheni Maniarasan

A collection of attempts to make sense of life and its unending questions. By Anusha Ravikumar