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Alcohol Addiction

Losing Control

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Naveen's story

Life was good – I was working with a renowned European fashion brand. But what began as "harmless" recreation at office parties almost killed me.

Alcoholic Parents

Living in Harm's Way

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M.W.'s story

In grade three a friend told me, "I can't sleep over because my parents say your mom and dad are drunks." That was the moment it hit me: my family isn't normal.

Being Single

Running Out of Time

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T.G.'s story

Good things come to those who wait. At least, that’s what I’ve been told. But I’ve been waiting a long time. I don’t know when, or even if, I’ll find love. That’s the hardest part of being single.

Childhood Abuse

A Childhood Stolen

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MH's story

She made me touch her inappropriately. In return she offered me candy. She justified it by saying that it was a “fun game.”

Depression

A Creeping Darkness

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F. Ud.'s story

I became a slave to my darkest emotions and fears. The sorrow I felt had no outlet.

Domestic Violence

Unimaginable Pain

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Teena's story

My daughter grew up telling me, 'Mamma, I’m sometimes scared that Daddy will hit me just like he hits you.'”

Emotional Abandonment

Shackled to a Dead Marriage

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Sangeeta's story

We became strangers, living under the same roof, hardly talking. We even slept in separate rooms because he didn't want to be near me.

Job Loss

Losing my job and confidence

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Raghav's story

Within six months, the decision-making process started to falter. The money started to dry up. Very soon, our salaries were being delayed.

Miscarriage

Is Something Wrong With Me?

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Mukta's story

We were elated — the pregnancy test was positive and everything was perfect. A perfect little family, a perfect little heartbeat, a perfect little future. But...

Moral Dilemma

Ethics Versus Profits

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T.M.'s story

The thoughts of potential failure, business growth, fame, and fortune gripped my mind night and day

My Husband's Porn addiction

Rejected and Replaced

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M.G.'s story

The one person who I assumed considered me unique, irreplaceable, and desirable was choosing to channel his sexual energy towards a screen instead of me.

Porn

No Comfort in Misery

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Aakash's story

Porn was a dark secret I hid every day. I shuttered at the thought of somebody discovering my shameful habits. But telling my secret was exactly what I needed to do.

Rape

Used for Pleasure

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T. K.'s story

After swimming in a motel pool, a man followed up alongside me. When it was over, he ran a bath for me. I was still in that cold water when they found me in the morning.

Sexual Abuse

Suffering in Silence

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Swati's story

What happened to me while living abroad at six years of age turned into a nightmare that lasted decades.

Sickness

Through My Sickness

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Reena's story

I was on cloud nine when my pregnancy reports came back positive. But those happy days were suddenly transformed into days of despair when I noticed a small lump below my jawline.

Suicidal Thoughts

Living Hurts Too Much

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S.M.'s story

I felt totally alone and completely misunderstood. I thought the only way to numb the pain was to kill myself.

Unfaithful Husband

My Trampled Heart

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A.M.'s story

A few years into our marriage, I discovered that my husband had been sending sexually explicit emails to women he had met on the Internet. That was just the beginning.

Unplanned Pregnancy

Single, Alone and Pregnant

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R.M.'s story

One thing led to another and we ended up having unprotected sex

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