I’m Bhakti Mathur, and this a is the space where stories of courage, recovery, and quiet strength come alive. I write because I believe every person’s journey holds the power to heal—not just for themselves, but for those who read their words. Having faced my own share of adversity, I’ve learned that vulnerability is not a weakness, but a bridge the bridge through which we connect, understand, and grow together.

Through my work as a freelance feature writer for the South China Morning Post, I aim to shine a light on people who have faced life’s fiercest challenges and emerged not just intact, but transformed. On these pages, you’ll find narratives of struggle and resilience, of heartbreak and hope, of trials turned into triumphs.