Mary Binoy

Presently working as an English tutor, a dentist by profession, but a writer forever. Love penning down everything I strongly feel about and create a change in mindset, especially among the youth.

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Pressures of Society
Pressures of Society

” I don’t think people know how hard it is not to conceive and how well planned we are?!” Hansa retorted. This was the first time she had replied so bluntly to her mother. But, she was forced to do so. Hansa had been married for four years and she had a vision of her […]

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Being judge(mental)!
Being Judge(mental)!

During my childhood, I have been body-shamed several times by many of my relatives. However, then I used to be under the impression that this was because I was born defective. Probably, I must be belonging to the genre of girls who were not going to be admired or accepted for their beauty. As time […]

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Career Change Needs Courage But As I Realised, Quite Possible With The Right Support!

There was a time when the term “change” itself was looked at with a sort of disbelief, so obviously the term “career change” was unheard or rather seemed impossible. I was taught or rather quite rigorously trained to become a dentist. But years later, to be specific a quarter century later, I have transformed to […]

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Need Proper Toilets During Periods? Keep Dreaming!

Why is access to proper toilets for women still a novelty? Here's what organisations can do about it.

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#WorkplaceFriendships
When I ‘Discovered’ A Friend In Someone I Was Sceptical About

Every person we meet in this world could leave an indelible mark in our life, if allowed to do so. This is what I personally believe. Around a year and a half ago, a new tutor, Jamsheena, joined our institute. She was asked to sit in my class to understand the module that I was […]

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Of bygone bonds
Of bygone bonds

The most recent Malayalam film that I watched on the OTT platform evoked a lot of emotions in me which has prompted me to write this article. \”Sulaikha Manzil\” was a movie that started of on a somewhat cliched flashback, but as it proceeded the storyline was predictable and simple yet so touching. The main […]

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My Mother Is My Role Model In Everything, And I’ve Followed Her Footsteps In My Career

My mother's determination and perseverance has taught me to hold on till the last breath. She would keep trying at something and wouldn't give up easily.

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Those Dreaded Labour Room Memories That Still Give Me Nightmares

The labour room is where women are their most vulnerable, and a kind word, a friendly face, is what they need. Not rude, inconsiderate staff.

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I Don’t Need Men Or Marriage, And Am Happy Living The Single Life!

My life was very different and much more exciting than all of theirs. I had chosen to remain single, despite the coaxing and threatening that my parents and relatives showered upon me.

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Being A Happy Corporate Mom Is A Constant Work-In-Progress!
Being A Happy Corporate Mom Is A Constant Work-In-Progress!

I started with my first job on a part-time basis to assess how my children would adjust to my new schedule. As days went by, they seemed fine, and I slowly shifted to a full-time job.

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As A Supportive Husband To Me And Father To Our Daughter, He Truly Surprised Me!

In contrast to many men of that age, my husband was overjoyed on being blessed with a girl as his first child, and eagerly learned how to take care of an infant.

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How Even In 1983, Malayalam Film Adaminte Variyellu Spoke Of Mental Health Of Women

In Adaminte Variyellu, Vasanthi sits on her father-in-law's favourite easy chair and orders the family members about, as he used to.

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Measures To Prevent Child Abuse

Abusers don't walk around with labels, in fact, they are the most benevolent-looking characters on the face of the earth. So be aware!

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A Grand Farewell Or A Constant Support: Which One Would You Like?

Would you rather be there physically and emotionally for your partner or bid him/her a grand funeral to show that you cared about them?

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Not Influencers, But Well-Wishers

In my younger days, I sort of believed that my mother would be responsible for my wrongdoings and would comply with every instruction as I hated anyone admonishing my mother for my faults. But, as time went by...

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visiting in-laws
I Have Nightmares Before Visiting In-Laws During Festivals As Women Work Non-Stop While Men Watch TV!

It's always women who are entrusted with elaborate meal preparations & rituals. But we also want time off during festivals. Have mercy on us too, society!!

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