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Fall in (love) again and again 🤍
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#thatdesipsychologist #researchconference #speaker #healthcare by @_little.extra_

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7 months ago

A walking gallery adorned with meaning. Here it is.

The Woman reaching out of the card symbolises someone who's aspirational, ambitious, striving for a higher purpose.

The sun stands for hope, opportunities, enlightenment. It also represents my star sign (Leo♌)

The flowy nature of the hair represents the importance of letting go, movement, and striving for freedom.

Overall, it says “I know where I’ve come from, I know where I stand, and I’m intentionally reaching for what’s beyond”. 💯

#tattoo
#firsttattoo #art #inkedgirl
#artistry #tattoodesign #tattooreveal by @_little.extra_

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a year ago

This is emotional for me. You see me happy winning this but when my name was announced as the winner, I was barely keeping it together.

Why? Because it was something I almost considered dropping out of.

I still remember how happy I was when my research abstract was shortlisted thinking I got a chance at presenting my research, my work at AIIMS. But the very next day, I had to rush to the hospital (my Naani was hospitalized). I also had to prepare a presentation & send it for further shortlisting procedure. My Naani was still there with me in the hospital. However I ended up making and sharing the presentation. The next day she passed away. I was broken. Torn. Not even in the space. I didn't care if it was AIIMS..

It wasn't even 4 days, that we had to now present online. I couldn't. I told my family & they told me to go for it. For her. Cause she would want to see me doing this.

Idk why but since she passed away, I have been anxious, fidgety, flustered angry and emotional. Grieving probably.
I sat, gathered the courage & ended up giving the online presentation.

Out of the shortlisted 50-51 people, I got further shortlisted as one of the TOP 4 to present their research at AIIIMS. Big name. Real work, Big deal. So much at stake. At this point, I took it as a sign and was 100% committed to it. Almost as if it was my agenda to give my best shot & I did.

Yesterday, I presented my research "Effects of Secondary traumatic stress, Moral injury & Spillover effects on Clinical psychologists" in front of so many people and dignitaries & I kid you not, I was so anxious

So so anxious that I even threw up before presenting. Cause maybe at this point it wasn't about the research anymore. It was just me trying to hold on to it for her. A thought that I've to be good. I've to do good. For her. She would want that.

And honestly I was just happy to present my work on the stage. I didn't even know it was a competition until 2 days back & to think that I could win this?

And? We WON. We actually made it through. Not only I presented at such a platform & won it but IT'S ALSO GETTING PUBLISHED ✨

This is for you Naani. I told you I'll make you proud. Here I am❤️ taken in AIIMS, New Delhi, India by @_little.extra_

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9 days ago

I’ve heard that when someone dies, they visit you in your dreams or you feel their presence. Rn I'll give anything to feel that presence.

Ik you went away but why do I still try to find you. In dreams, in things, in voices, in food, in people and in your bed.

The world doesn't know, but
I know she was the most selfless person ever. She was always ready to do things for the others. Cook for others. Do everything for others.

She had dementia. I never felt alone with her. During the last few years her memory declined but she always knew the feeling I gave her. She used to smile. Felt happy in my presence too. I could see that yk??

She used to always say "meri chetna afsar bansi" my chetna will become an officer. In her sense someone important. Someone hardworking.

We had told her I'm Psychologist or dimag ki doctor. Lllast month, I even cut cake with her. I got to become what she believed in me

There's no one I can say who believed in me more than she did..

We even used to eat faluda ice cream together. Listen to songs, sit and talk for hours about everything going on inoir lives.. And well she was also the most savage person ever. Her replies, her comments would make anyone speachless. She always told me stand up for what's right. Even if it means you have to feel a Lil inconvenient.

Nothing humbled me more than holding her hands during her last moment and witnessing her passing away. It was the most difficult moment of my life. I felt helpless, scared, terrified , afraid of letttig her go.

She took a part of me. But I also hope, it gets better. After all it's her love running through my veins.

I really hope she's at peace. Away from any suffering this world has to offer. She never deserved any of that. She was the purest person ever.

She always wanted to see me thrive and I had promised her before she left that I'll do anything and everything in my power to make her proud. I really hope I can..

Everybody asks me if I'm okay. I'm not.
I miss my naani. I really wish we could have more time with her. by @_little.extra_

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The grass will always be greener on my side🤏🏻 by @_little.extra_

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Dear future kids, your mom is now a Clinical Psychologist✨🧠🥼
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[clinical psychology, India, RCI, therapy, MPhil, license, therapy, therapists, mental health, explore, fyp, trending] by @_little.extra_

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3 months ago

Training Season's over because my babyyy is engaged!?!💍❤️✨😭

Wait whaaaaa. I stilllll remember all the shaadi conversations we had in bachelors. The one where I said, "teri shaadi pe speech dungi" and to finally knowing it's closer than ever?? When did we grow up?

You were the girl i fought lesbian allegations with. What am I gonna do now?

From work wife, to business partner, to each other's emergency contacts and first good mornings. I can't wait for this to happen and I'm so so happy for you. 🩷🩷🩷
@kabeerbaweja congratulations for getting featured hahah and you and I have a lot to talk about. But so glad to have in the FAMMM. You're one lucky man. And Just FYI, always told her, you're home to her. (Metaphorically and quite realistically)🥰🥰

Congratulations guys. ❤️❤️ All the love, luck to you. NO NAZAR whatsoever 🧿🧿🧿

Ik I'll cry. She knows I will. But it's all the happy tears. Love youu🩷😭🩷 by @_little.extra_

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a month ago

The training is over. The Clinical Psychologist is here. And TDP? We’re just getting started!✨🧿
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[clinical psychologist, india, M.Phil, viral, fyp, motivation, trending, journey, academics, mental health] by @_little.extra_

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2 months ago

Inspired by Hannah Wells ✨
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#offcampus #hannahwells #prettygirls by @_little.extra_

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4 months ago

less access, more peace
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#cameracrumbs #lifelately #dump by @_little.extra_

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5 months ago

Never thought I would say this but I ended up having the best memories in Gurgaon. Those who know, know I disliked it because I hardly had any social life and it was one of the most frustrating things ever but I had decided with my flatmate that no matter what, we will live. We will have a life here despite the hospital work or TDP (my org) work. And we did. We did everything we wanted to. Checked off boxes one after another. From MKT to Escape room to Badminton to arcade to Karaoke to Dilli Haat to what not.

Before leaving, I made sure I do all of it. Literally all of it. 5 days of continuous fun. Waking up early, and being excited to do something new every other day or meet my friends, it was the best shit ever.

I loved my last few days in gurgaon and I love the people who made it possible and even made time for me adjusting the plans. You guys know who you are and I lovee each one of you. I'm gonna miss the city. Mostly because of the people who made it home for me. ❤️

See you, until next time. ❤️🫂

P.S. (This is for my future kids) Your mom was pretty fun and felt alive in her 20s. Ngl she pretty hot too. You guys have to have fun. It's non-negotiable. Love you maxxx. ) by @_little.extra_

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2 months ago

WE SURVIVED THIS HOUSE Ft. EVICTION PARTY💋✨♥️
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#party #casual #summerparty by @_little.extra_

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