Poetry, 1 min readPallavi BudhawantIndia

They told me...

Poetry, 1 min readPallavi BudhawantIndia
They told me...

They told me to be strong 
But Don't do any thing which you really want
They told me to compromise 
That means I can't build my own paradise
They told me not to chase after career
Otherwise society will show you a mirror
They told me to be a lady
Adjusting to every thing is your only duty
They told me get married early
Having kids n family is your only priority
But unfortunately they forgot to tell me
TO BE YOURSELF
Do whatever you want
Whatever your heart says is right
Other than that is just Noise.

Activism, 6 min readMariyam BegumReproductive Rights, Sri Lanka

The Life Within Me

I have society to fear, its grueling questions. While you might be the person telling me that it is a sin to kill the embryo growing within me, I also know you are among the people who would question my character and my chastity. I know, I shouldn’t fear the world created by the generations before me, but everyone existing in its aftermath hasn’t made it easier for me. Maybe you can’t be supportive of my decisions, maybe you’ll be in constant disagreement; nor would I ask you not to be.  But please, respect my being, accept my choices and do not decide them for me.

Activism, 6 min readMariyam BegumReproductive Rights, Sri Lanka
The Life Within Me