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Sesha Sai's avatar

Oh Natasha. I read this in one breath. This is the exact feelings I had and did the same thing this year. It was so difficult to tell people what am I doing and why. I gave up at the end to explain. You just expressed my story. Can’t wait to read the sequel. But I wanted to let you know, you are not the lone person on this journey. More Power to You.

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Natasha Badhwar's avatar

Thanks!

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Ujjwal's avatar

Also, it's always so intriguing for me, the person I know, (and very fond of!), has a whole roller coster journey, before I met her. I think the way you tell your story, makes me feel that. I love that feeling

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Ujjwal's avatar

Lived through the journey, loved the photos. Thank you for sharing this :)

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Diksha's avatar

Hello Natasha! What a lovely read. Oh! Btw, I am from Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.

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Alaknanda Sengupta's avatar

You superwoman❤️ The pics are gorgeous!

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Natasha Badhwar's avatar

Thanks my beloved Alaknanda

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Minaz Ansari's avatar

Such an interesting journey Natasha! And truly candid pictures. Ye dil maange more... What happens next? I am eager to know

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Natasha Badhwar's avatar

Thank you, Minaz.

The sequel to this essay is titled: I miss the money and other side-effects of quitting glorious jobs

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

I want more pictures!!! And I want to go back in time to train under you :(

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Khyati Parekh's avatar

....and wanting to write odes/love letters to the workplace. Oh yes. I know what you mean. I've composed a few and not sent.

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Natasha Badhwar's avatar

We shall make space for all our loves. We shall make our loves wait when we need time off.

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Not The Wife Material's avatar

The idea of letting go to nurture oneself! Super. And the photos 😍

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Natasha Badhwar's avatar

Thank you... you are the boss in this vertical. Letting go to nurture oneself.

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Shekhar Mittal's avatar

“Other Natashas, the ones who write, nap during the day, cycle to the gym, cook a meal, I want to let those Natashas out.”

Beautiful words. I understand the urge to share in that moment.

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Natasha Badhwar's avatar

Thank you Shekhar

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Ritu's avatar

Love it !!

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Ankur Ahuja's avatar

Gorgeous pictures. You were always an inspiration!

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DG's avatar

Superb!

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