Hey Disha, what’s up? I am so frustrated. My parents don’t let me wear what I want to. I love shorts, dresses etc but they won’t allow them. All my classmates wear short dresses. Why can’t I? Alyana, 14, Lucknow. Obvious solution Heyyy Alyana! Ohoo 🙁 Sadly, this is such a common problem in so Continue reading...
Disha, there’s a girl in my coaching class. She always sits with me and we regularly exchange notes, smiles and likes me. How can I convince her to kiss me? Ayaan, 16. Oh, Ayaan my dear, you’ve just opened a can of butterflies, haven’t you? Let’s navigate this maze of teenage crushes together. Continue reading...
Hey Disha! So, I’m gearing up for college and freaking out a bit about making friends and all. Any tips on how to not be a total awkward potato and actually get people to like hanging out with me? Help a friend out! Ahana, 18, Pune. Hey there, and welcome to adulting 101 Continue reading...
Hi Disha, I like someone from school and the best part is they like me too! But my parents don’t understand that this is normal. I don’t want to hide things from them but I don’t want to make them angry/disappointed either. Tarini, 17, Gurgaon. Hello Tarini and let me start by saying Continue reading...
Nisha is worried about her best friend, Suman, who is contemplating becoming intimate with her boyfriend. She questions whether turning 18 automatically equips one with the maturity to fully understand oneself and make such significant decisions. Nisha penned her thoughts into her diary and shared it with TeenBook. Oye Diary, Remember Suman? Today Continue reading...
Why does my family brush it off and say, “you’ll be fine tomorrow,” when I say I’m depressed, but they rush me to the doctor when I have a fever? Shaloni asked her diary and shared it with us. Do you have any answers? Dear Diary, I heard somewhere that not everyone is Continue reading...
Arnav (17) was super excited when he heard that he will be going to another town for senior school and live in a hostel. But the hostel was not what he imagined it to be. Do you want to know what happened next? Well here’s what he shared with TeenBook for My Diary. Continue reading...
I am so upset Disha. I feel like I should just leave my house. My parents don’t understand me at all. They have to oppose whatever I say, and always say no! I am very tense because of this. How can I navigate this tough situation at home? Aman, 13, Ludhiana. Struggle is very real Continue reading...
Dhwani, a 15-year-old, who had only ever explored LGBTQ+ for learning purposes, unexpectedly found herself drawn to a girl. Was it jealousy? But itni meethi jealousy! Today, she shares a page from her diary to share her journey of self-discovery. Dear Diary, For the past few days, this girl has been running through my mind Continue reading...
Shagun (16) and Amay (17) have been in a relationship for the past few months. Recently, Shagun has been feeling somewhat uncomfortable with Amay for various reasons. Although their relationship began on a positive note, she’s unsure if she wants to continue with it and is considering a breakup. However, making this decision is challenging Continue reading...
