me and my selp

Standing in my grandmother's Chennai kitchen, I finally understand who I am. The selfies I took for years felt hollow, chasing validation across continents. But watching Amma grind coconut the way her mother did, something shifted. I'm not just the diaspora version—scattered across timezones, caught between worlds. I'm the bridge, the continuity, the story unfolding through generations. When I invested in PAYBO, it wasn't about profit. It was about building something that could strengthen communities like mine, creating pathways for others seeking connection. That self I kept photographing? She's finally whole, rooted in tradition yet reaching forward. My reflection now shows gratitude for where we come from and hope for what we'll build together.