I woke up

A heartfelt poem about hidden pain, family expectations, emotional neglect, and resilience. “I Woke Up” explores the contrast between dreams of love and the reality of everyday struggles.

By Aditi Rai  |  June 9, 2026
Thought of the Day

“The scope of one's personality is defined by the magnitude of that problem which is capable of driving a person out of his wits.”

Sigmund Freud
From the dispatch: The theory of Sigmund Freud on love of Parents by Lukesh Umak
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