You know, living in India, sometimes it feels like our personal space is a luxury, especially in crowded cities or even within joint families. But that's exactly why safe spaces are so incredibly crucial, maybe even more so here.

I was recently at a women's collective meeting – just a small group, you know? And it wasn't a fancy place, just a community hall.
But the moment we started talking, there was this unspoken understanding. Women were sharing their stories about navigating daily life, career challenges, even issues within their own homes, without that constant worry of judgment or "log kya kahenge" (what will people say).
Someone spoke about juggling work and elderly parents, another ab...read more