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Posts published by “Vidya Sury”

Hi! I’m Vidya Sury. I am a writer, editor, and the voice behind Collecting Smiles. Here, I share practical mindfulness guides, personal essays, and book reviews designed to bring calm and joy to your everyday life. Brand collaborations and creative partnerships are always welcome—let's connect!

5 Valuable Tips for Beginning Your Addiction Recovery Journey

Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. Embarking on a journey towards addiction recovery is a brave and life-changing decision. It involves more than abstaining from substances; it is a continual process of healing and transformation. If you’re ready to start this journey, arming yourself…

Grateful for my mom she is the gift that keeps on giving

I desperately rummaged through my tote bag. The shopkeeper impatiently glared at me as if to say others are waiting, so could you please hurry up and finish your purchase? My eyes filled with tears when I realized that I would fall short by a few rupees to buy that beautiful multicolored saree. Mom…

Medical Malpractice: A Patient’s Essential Guide to Understand, Prevent, and Seek Justice

Medical malpractice is a term that strikes fear into the hearts of patients, and for good reason. It represents a breach of trust between patients and healthcare providers, resulting in harm or injury due to negligence or errors in medical treatment. I have lost count of the times this has happened…