Grief

As a first-person essay, this does not require review by our team of Reviewers. Barring minor changes for grammar and sentence structure, we have kept the voice of the author intact. Sometimes, healing begins not with music, but with the sounds you can’t un-hear. It began with a call I never imagined. A friend. A...

This is a personal essay written by the author, sharing their individual journey and experiences. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this piece belong solely to the author and do not necessarily reflect those of MyndStories. This essay has not been professionally vetted or reviewed for clinical accuracy. Grief. It is not what they...

Today, October 19, is Priya Balagopal’s birthday. She would have been 31 today. In Part 1 of a poignant interview, Geetha Balagopal spoke about the pain of losing Priya to suicide. But she also spoke about how Priya’s life was a celebration, a life of courage and resilience, despite a very real illness. In this...