100 Quotes by Ananya Birla

In India, there is a huge stigma attached to one having a mental illness; this not only makes it worse for the sufferer but also for their caregivers.

This would sound cliched, but my parents have been my biggest support system.

It is as imperative to take care of our minds as is our bodies and hence seeking help for mental illness is of paramount importance.

I didn't have any pressure to join my dad to help with the family business. I don't think he needs any sort of support at all. That said, whenever he needs my help, I will always be there for him.

When I was growing up, my father was naturally a very busy man and was not around for long periods of time. Despite that he was always emotionally with me.

Gender rules were made to be broken, especially if you have been told throughout history that you're 'less than.'

Mumbai can be contagious. The pace of life is so fast that if I travel out of the city I am happy for a few days, but then I crave the Mumbai hit.

Of course, I have privileges that others don't. But, you don't choose where you are born. If you want to hate me for that, I am sorry.

I am privileged to have people around me who understand mental illnesses and mental health. However, the stigma around it is huge.