Pensive Stories

Pensive Stories These workshops are designed to be interactive and accessible to all ages. Empathy: Compassionate storytelling that seeks to understand and connect.

Pensive Stories is a digital storytelling platform solely focused on raising awareness on mental health issues and disorders with engaging content, articles, based on personal experiences, professional inputs, academic knowledge, and podcasts. Pensive Stories: Mental Health Storytelling Platform of Aim Initiative Foundation

Overview: Pensive Stories is an innovative storytelling-based mental health platform under the Health Program of Aim Initiative Foundation, a Bangladesh-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting economically disadvantaged communities through educational, healthcare, and skill development initiatives. Pensive Stories serves as a bridge to promote mental health awareness and education, aiming to foster understanding and empathy across communities through the powerful medium of digital storytelling and interactive community engagement. Mission and Vision: Pensive Stories aligns with the broader mission of Aim Initiative Foundation to empower communities and provide equitable access to mental health education. By sharing real, relatable stories and providing a safe space for community members to express their experiences, Pensive Stories aspires to break the stigma around mental health. Together, the Foundation and Pensive Stories envision a world where mental well-being is prioritized and accessible to all, creating inclusive communities built on compassion, empathy, and resilience. Objectives:

Awareness through Storytelling: Pensive Stories aims to use digital storytelling to bring mental health discussions into the spotlight, helping individuals and communities better understand mental health challenges and triumphs. Education and Empowerment: The platform provides educational resources and trainings on mental health, enabling communities to gain practical knowledge and tools for well-being. Community Engagement: Through workshops, events, and story-sharing sessions, Pensive Stories creates a space for community members to share their own experiences, reducing isolation and building solidarity around mental health. Scope and Operations: Pensive Stories operates as a fully integrated component of Aim Initiative Foundation, sharing its values of Honesty, Empathy, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability. While managed by the Foundation, Pensive Stories maintains a distinct operational team that is responsible for its unique programs, including content creation, storytelling activities, and community engagement. To maintain its independence and effectiveness, a designated committee oversees Pensive Stories’ day-to-day activities, ensuring its alignment with the Foundation’s mission while allowing for creative freedom. Programs and Activities:

Mental Health Awareness Workshops: Initially focusing on free, voluntary workshops, Pensive Stories offers sessions that introduce participants to fundamental concepts in mental health, coping strategies, and support resources. Digital Storytelling Initiatives: Pensive Stories utilizes a variety of media – from written narratives to video content – to share stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Each story is designed to foster empathy, spark dialogue, and inspire others to share their own experiences. Community Engagement and Events: Through community-based events and storytelling sessions, Pensive Stories creates a safe, open environment for participants to connect, reflect, and find solidarity. These events provide an invaluable space for those who have faced mental health challenges to share their journeys and, in doing so, break the stigma around mental health. Future Offerings: As Pensive Stories grows, the platform may introduce paid offerings such as specialized workshops, digital content subscriptions, and advanced mental health education services, with all initiatives crafted to reach as many individuals as possible, regardless of economic status. Core Values: Pensive Stories upholds Aim Initiative Foundation’s core values:

Honesty: Open and transparent discussions about mental health struggles and successes. Integrity: Committed to sharing stories that are true to each individual’s experience. Compassion: Creating a supportive space for community members. Accountability: Responsibility to provide quality, impactful mental health resources. Impact: Pensive Stories represents Aim Initiative Foundation's dedication to holistic health, extending beyond physical well-being to mental and emotional resilience. By promoting a community around shared stories and collective learning, Pensive Stories seeks to make mental health a priority within communities that may lack access to traditional mental health services. Through this platform, Aim Initiative Foundation continues to pave the way for transformative, inclusive social change across Bangladesh and beyond.

In today’s fast-paced world, we often talk about taking care of our minds, yet we rarely give them the attention they tr...
10/10/2025

In today’s fast-paced world, we often talk about taking care of our minds, yet we rarely give them the attention they truly deserve. Moments of calm, self-reflection, and understanding ourselves and our surroundings require time, intention, and consistent practice. Creating a nurturing environment for your mental well-being isn’t always easy, but it’s essential.

This World Mental Health Day, we want to remind you that your mind matters. Prioritize yourself, carve out moments for “me time,” and do whatever it takes to care for your mental health. Small steps, conscious choices, and a supportive space can make all the difference.

Take care of your mind—it deserves it.

Workshop 01 at Islamia High School under the Mental Health Fellowship at Psycure Organization!As part of our mental heal...
24/11/2024

Workshop 01 at Islamia High School under the Mental Health Fellowship at Psycure Organization!

As part of our mental health advocacy fellowship journey with Psycure Organization, Tahiya Islam had the incredible opportunity to organize and facilitate a workshop with 50+ inspiring female high school students at Islamia High School. Through interactive learning and engaging group activities, we explored vital topics such as:

• Health & Mental Health
• Anxiety, Depression, and Stress
• Breaking the Stigma and Myths
• The Power of Kindness and Compassion

The session was a safe space for open conversations, where the students learned how to support themselves and others facing mental health challenges.

"Mental health matters just as much as physical health."

By nurturing awareness and compassion, we empower future changemakers to break barriers and create a healthier society.

We are excited to announce the integration of Pensive Stories as the official mental health storytelling platform under ...
07/11/2024

We are excited to announce the integration of Pensive Stories as the official mental health storytelling platform under the Health Program of Aim Initiative Foundation! An official signing ceremony took place in our office between Md Sayed, Founder & Chairman, of Aim Initiative Foundation, and Tahiya Islam, Founder, of Pensive Stories where Mahbuba Sultana, Teacher, Aim Initiative Foundation, and Khondokar Saraf Nahrin Audrika, Content Writer, Pensive Stories were present as witnesses.

Through this integration, the Aim Initiative Foundation will bring mental health awareness, education, and services to our communities, using the power of digital storytelling and community workshops through Pensive Stories. Together, we envision a future where everyone has equitable access to mental health resources and knowledge for a healthier, happier life.

যখন মানুষ কাজ থেকে অবসরে যায়,তখন সবচেয়ে বড় ধাক্কা বা অনিশ্চয়তার মধ্যে পড়ে মাস শেষে বেতন না পাওয়া নিয়ে!!!অথচ এর জন্যে মান...
03/05/2023

যখন মানুষ কাজ থেকে অবসরে যায়,তখন সবচেয়ে বড় ধাক্কা বা অনিশ্চয়তার মধ্যে পড়ে মাস শেষে বেতন না পাওয়া নিয়ে!!!

অথচ এর জন্যে মানসিক প্রস্তুতি থাকা উচিৎ ছিল, অনেকের মধ্যে থাকে, বেশির ভাগেরই থাকেনা। তবে সবচেয়ে শোচনীয় অবস্থায় পড়েন মহিলারা,যারা জীবনের প্রায় অর্ধেক এর বেশি সময় পাগলের মত ঘরে বাইরে কাজ করেছেন,আর্থিক ও মানসিক স্বাধীনতা নিয়ে জীবনযাপন করেছেন তারা।

ভালো বাসা আর তোমায় আর এত ঝামেলায় থাকতে দিবনা,এখন থেকে এই টাকা পয়সা,বাজার হাট সব চিন্তা আমার, এমনকি অবসর এর পর পাওয়া অর্থ কোথায় বিনিয়োগ হচ্ছে সেটাও স্বামী বা সন্তানের দায়িত্ব হয়ে যায়।

লে ঝোলা,গরু শ্রেণীর সেই মহিলার প্রথম প্রথম খুব আনন্দ হয়,আহা কি শান্তি এখন শুধু,জীবনের যা কিছু ছোটখাটো সাধ ছিল তা পূরণ করবো।

হা হা হা, গরু জানেনা জোয়াল একবার ঘাড়ে উঠলে তা নামানো যায়না,ফলস্বরূপ স্থান হোলো সংসারের জুতা সেলাই থেকে চন্ডিপাঠ:

গতরাতে চেষ্টা করলাম সহযোদ্ধার সাথে কথা বলার,মানে আমি দিন দিন খুব ডাউন ফিল করছি,ডিপ্রেস থাকি,খাওয়া ভালো লাগেনা,ঘুম হয় না,সবসময় অবসাদ গ্রস্থ, তো চাইছিলাম হেল্প যে আমাকে একটু লজিক্যালি বুঝাক,তার মত করে, আমার কাউন্সিলিং দরকার।

আমার সহযোদ্ধার সাহায্য চাইলাম আমার এই অবস্থা থেকে বের করে নেবার জন্যে, উত্তর আসলো তুমি মেশিন হয়ে গেছো, সারাক্ষণ রান্না, কাপড় ধোয়া,ঘর পরিষ্কার নিয়েই আছো, আর এরকম ডাউন তুমি প্রায়ই হও,আবার নিজে নিজে ঠিক হয়ে যাও।

যা শালা, আমি কার কাছে খাতা খুলে বসেছি!!

পরে মনে হল, আরে,আমিতো সে গরু যার কাধে জোয়াল আছে, কিন্তু কাধে ব্যাথা প্রকাশ করা...

হে হে হে

জীবনটা...ল্যাদা ল্যাদা হয়ে গেছে।

Written by: Lipika Nahar

Whether you are a Gen Z or a Millennial, you may have gone through sleeping disorders that have affected your personal, ...
17/03/2023

Whether you are a Gen Z or a Millennial, you may have gone through sleeping disorders that have affected your personal, academic, or professional life. Let's try to find out what a sleeping disorder looks like and what the basics are about it.

Note: The following content has been researched by Orpita Das Juthee. She is currently in 8th grade.

On , let's be aware and know the basics. A very well-thought-out article by Rubina Jahan!
10/10/2022

On , let's be aware and know the basics.

A very well-thought-out article by Rubina Jahan!

Let's be helpful, on this World Su***de Prevention Day.
12/09/2022

Let's be helpful, on this World Su***de Prevention Day.

Thank you so much Youth School of Health & Hygiene - YSHH for inviting me to be one of the speakers at YSHH WELLBEING SU...
28/08/2022

Thank you so much Youth School of Health & Hygiene - YSHH for inviting me to be one of the speakers at YSHH WELLBEING SUMMIT 2022! Loved the energy and the participation of the attendees!

Kudos to the organizers for an awesome summit!

"It'll just be like ripping off a band-aid "they said. They kept saying "BLOCK HIM, JUST BLOCK HIM LUBAINA! "But I just ...
24/08/2022

"It'll just be like ripping off a band-aid "they said. They kept saying "BLOCK HIM, JUST BLOCK HIM LUBAINA! "But I just can't make them comprehend that I'm trapped in between the voices in my head.

Just a split second ago I felt the urge of blocking him myself. Deleting the pictures we took that day. As I proceed, his voice keeps coming back to me. The dilemma of to "Block or to not block" just puts me in a position where I lose myself.

I get lost. Something pulls me down to my core. And makes me question my vulnerability towards him. Or the time I made plans around him or the idea of him. When I hung a pillow on the back of my head and got lost in the wonderland which I decorated, oh so very intricately!

Part of me knows what's wrong.The whole idea of it is just grotesque. His intentions towards me and my tiny little being is just illicit. I do realize the fact where how it's going to affect me in the future. And how it is SOO URGENT to block him and throw him out of my life.

It'll just be like ripping off a band aid? But who will deal with constant wave of emotions or maybe not constant yet dreadful junctures where it all comes crumpling down to the minute where I just want to rip everything off? ME!

Where is this going? What is happening? These voice swirling around my head, creating a whirlpool. Why is love so hard? Who came up with this? Who taught us this? Who taught us to feel this way? Why is life so hard to begin with?

What happened to just not caring about these cataclysms and just waking up every morning and wondering what new gadget Doremon would be helping Nobita with?

Where is it?

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Written by: Lubaina Afnan
Designed by: Maheer Ashab Ahon

Do we have generalized anxiety disorder?
14/04/2022

Do we have generalized anxiety disorder?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder!
07/04/2022

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder!

Ramadan Mubarak. Please take care of your mental well-being this Ramadan
04/04/2022

Ramadan Mubarak.

Please take care of your mental well-being this Ramadan

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Pensive Stories

Pensive Stories is a blog site where we discuss about various mental health issues in the form of stories. We welcome people from all stages and ages of lives to share their stories on mental health problems and disorders.

We aim to have a community where we can freely share our experiences on depression, anxiety disorders, stress, panic attacks, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, impulse control disorders, personality disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorders, etc.

Anyone and everyone are welcome to submit their stories by following the simple guidelines!

1. Any write-up on your mental health experience is welcome for submission.