Everybody wants to see you struggle through darkness but never acknowledge your efforts to make it through the light.

— Maham Syedain, Words from the clandestine self

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Words from the clandestine self

by Maham Syedain

Anthology · 33 pages

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Maham Syedain

A psychologist in the making who is passionate to write her heart out, an avid reader, a poetess and wherever imagination drags her, she follows the lead. Also, an Editor in Daastan fellowship prog…

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