Sisterhood as lifeline: Why we need more women-only wellness circles
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It was the beginning of 2022 when my husband dropped a ‘we need to relocate, again’ bomb on me. “Oh, you are moving to Goa!" Everyone seemed excited, while I quietly panicked.
I didn’t know a single person in the entire state of Goa. So here I was, suddenly without any support system. I work remotely, which meant no colleagues to meet, and being childfree meant no bonding with mommy-friends or play-dates.
What I craved was the company of loving women. I began looking for a community where I could belong, but the ones I found felt performative. So, I decided to create one, not just for others, but for my own sanity.
What I was seeking is something many women silently crave—especially those living away from loved ones, juggling work, health issues and anxiety—a space where they can remove their masks and stop performing the roles they’ve been taught to play. I understood that women don’t need advice; they need a space that feels safe, nurturing and gentle. And, that’s why Urjaa, my Goa-based holistic wellness startup, was born.
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