But, at the same time I realize that we cannot break the silence and stigma around mental health without bringing attention to it, talking about it, and personalizing it. So, this is my attempt to help others.
Rupy Kaur is a self-taught artist, and her artwork has graced the cover of “Her name is Kaur,” been an emblem of Sikh Love Stories, and branded SAFAR conference materials. She has also done design work for several Sikh youth conferences for the last five years.
Sadly, sexual abuse is a reality many people face, including children. In the United States, about one in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday, and 30% of these children are sexually abused by family members.
This mother's day, to celebrate Sikh mothers and mother-figures, Kaur Life & the Dasvand Network (DVN) is holding a photo contest!
With wedding season just around the corner, Kaur Life thought it would be nice to run a series of articles on different topics of Anand Karaj. We start with “The Sikh Purpose of Marriage.”
Why did Raja hurt me with his words, with his fist and leave me distrusting the world? However, over the course of years, I regained a stronger love for myself and my Guru.
I’m ordinary. But, I feel special. There is always glee in my heart, and that’s because I’m a Kaur. A princess. Being a Kaur makes me feel proud. I feel like I can do anything once I put my mind to it.
I say, don’t be sluggish and don’t get down! It’s important to understand that we are humble servants here to courageously serve humanity.
Kaurs may feel alone and isolated with no one as a role model or no one to talk to about their challenges. In attempt to build community and learn from one another, Kaur Life reached out to its readers to find out how they handled the pressure to shave and how they resisted the razor.
A growing social issue in present day America is the media’s representation of women and its affect on their body image. As society continues to indulge on the power of technology and instant communication, the media is gaining more centralized power which is allowing it to influence the way in which society behaves.