In New York City, strength is visible.
Women lead boardrooms, launch businesses, build movements, and raise families, often all at once. Independence is celebrated here. Achievement is admired.
But on International Women’s Day, I want to speak about a quieter form of power.
Emotional independence.
As someone who works in Relationship therapy and Trauma therapy…
Women in New York City usually receive applause that they are doing it all. Our careers, relationships, families, friendships, and emotional ecosystems are highly competently managed. Outwardly, it appears to be a strength. On the inside, it can often be a form of silent weariness. A lot of this weariness is the result of work…
Organizations like International Women Day are effective. They confirm narratives that were once suppressed, raise voices that were once unheard, and grant long-neglected journeys the recognition they deserve for resilience, courage, and contribution. I have stood on a few of these platforms - internationally, publicly, and visibly - and I have profound respect for what…
When individuals mention Nari Shakti, they tend to envision everything but a woman who is not well-put together, who does not fall, who does not lose confidence in herself. This has been quite a different reality of mine. My strength was honed in the intimate situations when I would choose to find the strength to…
My name is Shalini Chuganee and I am pleased to be listed among the Influential Woman due to my contribution in the area of emotional wellness, relationship healing and personal empowerment. This award is more to me than any degree could, it is a promise to women everywhere, particularly to those in New York and…
