#CelebrateingtheRainbow at the workplace – share your stories of Pride!
LIfe is so elusive.. just when you think you have deciphered it, you realize there is so much more to it.
This is how I am, my obsession with lifeArguments, fights, resentment, and complaintsMy wants, my desires, my wishesThe cribbing, cravings, anger, and disappointmentHave all disappeared into thin air.
Days end up seeming pointless and aimlessLife, off-balance and cluelessNothing to neither long for nor look forward toThere is neither happiness nor sorrowInstead, dwells an unusual peace inside of me.
Was it all a dream and am I now awakeFrom deep slumber, I wonderHow can I be so untouched, unawareOf my world turning upside down to this extentIt is hard to fathom what my future beholds.
The void, emptiness and lacklustreNo more bothers or agitates meNo plans about future, no silent sulkingThis contrast to myself, unable to accept, unable to denyCame so gently with all its glory, without the slightest hint.
They say, experiences and ageing mellows one, does it?Is this unusual feeling, temporary?Or Is it a transition phase?Or is this the ultimate truth?Why is life so elusive?
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What lessons will we learn from the wrestlers' protest? Will the young girls have the courage to speak up against evil after they hear the deafening silence of support for the Betis?
On the 28th of May, Indian wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Sangeeta Phogat, Bajrang Punia and others were forcibly evicted from their protest site at Jantar Mantar. They were arrested, and severe charges were slapped against them.
Newspapers, that a few years ago, had carried photographs of these wrestlers proudly holding their medals draped in the Indian flag, were now splashed with photographs of these wrestlers being forcibly dragged into police buses. The wrestlers were protesting against Brij Bhushan Singh, an MP and president of the Wrestling Foundation of India, accusing him of sexual misconduct.
A similar case of molestation rocked US gymnastics a few years ago, where Larry Nassar, the team doctor, was accused and finally convicted of sexual abuse. The victims included Olympic medallist Simone Biles. During the trial, several lapses by the USAG and MSU in investigating the accusations came in front.
My supervisor introduced me as a valuable member of the team, emphasizing my skills and contributions rather than focusing on my gender identity. This simple act set the tone for my experience in the workplace.
As a transwoman navigating the corporate world, I had encountered my fair share of discrimination and challenges. Transitioning without the support of my parents and having limited friendships in my personal life made the journey difficult and lonely. However, when I stepped into the office, something remarkable happened, I left behind the stress and negativity, embracing a space where I could truly be myself.
Joining the marketing team as a graphic designer, I was initially apprehensive about how my colleagues would react to my gender identity. But to my surprise, the atmosphere was welcoming and respectful from day one. My supervisor, Sarah, introduced me as a valuable member of the team, emphasizing my skills and contributions rather than focusing on my gender identity. This simple act set the tone for my experience in the workplace.
As I settled into my role, I discovered that my colleagues went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and included. They consistently used my correct name and pronouns, creating an environment where I could be authentically me. Being an introvert, making friends wasn’t always easy for me, but within this workplace, I found a supportive community that embraced me for who I truly am. The workplace became a haven where I could escape the stresses of my personal life and focus on my professional growth.
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