Why I Started This Blog: Unfiltered Beginnings: My First Step Forward
Hi there. I’m Rama — a daughter, a dreamer, a second-year History student, and now… a blogger. This is the first post on my blog, and if you’ve found yourself here, I want to say thank you — truly — for taking a moment to be part of something that means a lot to me.
Starting a blog has been on my mind for a long time, tucked somewhere between the pages of history books, my journal entries, late-night self-doubt, and early morning dreams. I hesitated, questioned myself, and rewrote this post more times than I can count. But here I am — finally showing up, imperfect but honest. And maybe that’s what this blog is really about.
This space is not just a website. It’s my thoughts, my growth, my journey — raw and real. It’s about turning pain into strength, confusion into clarity, and silence into voice.
Let me tell you why I created RamaBlogs — and maybe in this story, you’ll find a part of your own.
The Fear Behind the Idea
I’ve always loved to write — not for marks or assignments, but for myself. Words have been my quiet companions. I wrote in secret — in diaries, on the back of notebooks, in Google Docs never published. I would write about days that felt too heavy, about moments I wanted to remember, or about thoughts that didn’t make sense until I poured them out.
But I never shared them. Why? Because I didn’t think I was “good enough.”
That fear — of not being smart enough, interesting enough, pretty enough, or brave enough — sat with me like a shadow. I carried it through school, through the 91% I scored in Class 12, and into college. Even when people praised me, a voice inside whispered, “You’re just average. Don’t try to be more.”
And for a while, I believed it.
The Turning Point
In college, things changed — slowly, quietly. I joined the History Society. I co-hosted our fest, Yugaantar. I started studying topics that made me feel something: revolutions, struggles, power, voices that had been silenced for centuries. And somewhere in those stories of past people — rebels, queens, forgotten thinkers — I began to find myself.
I also started noticing my own patterns. I was always the one helping others, putting myself last, hiding behind politeness. But inside, I was full of opinions, questions, and dreams.
Then one day — it was just an ordinary day — I looked in the mirror and thought: What if I stopped waiting for the perfect moment? What if I shared my story, just as I am? And just like that, RamaBlogs began — not with confidence, but with a quiet kind of courage.
What This Blog Means to Me
This blog is my rebellion — not against the world, but against my own limits.
It’s a space where I don’t have to be perfect. Where my voice matters. Where I can write without shrinking myself. It’s my digital home — for the real, messy, meaningful parts of life.
It’s also a commitment. To myself. To growth. To truth.
Because here’s what I’ve learned: transformation doesn’t come in big, loud moments. It comes in the small decisions — like deciding to write this, even when I was scared.
My Life, Unfiltered
So who am I, really? What’s my story?
I’m the girl who juggles college, housework, and worship. I’m the one who wakes up early to study, who’s still figuring out how to love her body, and who wants to make her family proud. I’ve struggled with under-confidence, with public speaking, with believing I deserve good things.
But I’ve also grown.
I’ve discovered digital marketing. I’ve learned to speak up in class. I’ve found joy in simple things — a well-written paragraph, a hot cup of chai, a long conversation with a friend. I’ve felt the sting of comparison, but I’ve also tasted the peace of acceptance.
And now, I want to share all of that — not as someone who has it all figured out, but as someone who’s trying.
What You’ll Find Here
RamaBlogs is a mixed bag — just like life. You’ll find blog posts that are:
📝 Personal Reflections
About fear, joy, healing, ambition, heartbreak, and the weird in-between feelings.
🎓 Student Life Stories
From history projects to exam stress, from CGPA pressure to celebrating little wins.
📜 History with Heart
Not just facts, but feelings. How the past shapes who we are. How women, rebels, thinkers, and ordinary people changed the world.
📱 Digital Dreams
My journey into blogging, e-commerce, and digital marketing — all the things I’m learning and experimenting with.
💬 Real Talk
About confidence, body image, speaking up, and growing out of small boxes.
In short, this blog is me — uncensored, unfiltered, unfinished.
What I Hope You’ll Feel Here
If you’ve ever:
- Felt like you’re behind in life
- Been scared to try something new
- Struggled with self-doubt or body image
- Wanted to speak but didn’t know how
- Felt like you’re “too much” or “not enough”
…then this blog is for you. Not because I have answers, but because I’m walking through it too. And maybe, just maybe, we can walk together.
To You, the Reader
If you’ve made it this far, thank you. Truly. I may not know you, but I hope you feel welcome here.
I hope when you read my posts, you feel a little less alone. I hope you find courage to start that thing you’ve been putting off. I hope you laugh, reflect, cry, and dream with me.
Most of all, I hope this blog reminds you that your story matters — not just the shiny parts, but all of it.
We don’t have to wait until we’re “ready” or “perfect.” We just have to begin.
Let’s Begin
This is my first post, but it won’t be the last. I’ll be here — writing from my heart, one blog at a time.
I’m excited. I’m nervous. But above all, I’m proud. Because today, I chose to show up — for myself, and maybe, for someone like you.
With all my heart,
– Rama
