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Anumeha P
Co-Founder at Aumhum
Anumeha P is a professional with a Bachelor of Fashion Technology degree from the National Institute of Fashion Technology in India.
She has a diverse background in the fashion industry, having held positions such as Co-Founder at Aumhum, Category Head - Apparel Business, Product Manager, and Manager of Product - Pvt Label Apparel at MiniKlub.
Anumeha P has also gained experience as an Apparel Merchandiser at Triburg Consultants Pvt Ltd and has showcased her expertise in various aspects of the fashion business.
Highlights
Idealising people, whether they are artists, idols, family, or mentors limits our understanding and sets us up for major disappointment when their flaws are exposed.
The recent revelations about Alice Munro's silence on her daughter's abuse have shattered the image of an extraordinary writer, casting a shadow over her legacy. As someone who has experienced CSA, I am all too familiar with the betrayal of those close to you and the people you looked up to. Yet, this news is particularly triggering and disheartening for me. It is troubling to see someone who vividly depicted the betrayals of youth in her stories fail to protect her own child. It also highlights the troubling culture of silence that allows such abuses to go unchecked. The contradiction between Munro’s empathetic writing and her personal choices leaves me questioning the authenticity of her work. While I can still acknowledge Munro's literary genius, the empathy and sincerity behind her stories will always be in doubt.
This incident reminds us that placing anyone on a pedestal not only distorts our perception but also makes their fall even harder to accept, ultimately leaving us struggling with the wreckage of our disillusionment.
#BreakingTheSilence #MentalHealthAwareness #ProtectOurChildren #FlawedIdols #EmpathyAndSincerity
At the age of 15, I was made to seek help from a psychiatrist to address some early-life trauma that had resurfaced. As a teenager, I was advised that sharing my experiences and emotions could upset my parents and immediate family(I was a joint family kid) and potentially lead to judgment from others. I distinctly remember his words: 'Beta, it's okay to share with me but don't discuss it with anyone else. They won't understand.' This was in Bhagalpur, Bihar, in the early 2000s.
At that young age, I began learning not only how to control and express my emotions but also how to filter them. It took me another 15 years to realize the impact of this advice. I came to understand that I had been guided down a path of self-censorship and emotional suppression through psychoanalysis by a psychiatrist who may not have been adequately equipped to handle a case like mine-a case of child sexual abuse. What’s complicated about that? Right?
Rediscovering trust in people and finding ways to be more expressive has been a painstakingly slow process, but I am making progress. I have come to recognize that taking care of one's mental health is a complex and essential aspect of well-being that requires greater awareness. No child should have to endure what I went through.
Access to quality mental health care is a fundamental human right, and it's crucial that we openly discuss and advocate for it. Open and compassionate discussions about mental health are vital to ensure that individuals, especially young people, receive the support and care they need.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone
