"Wandering into Thoughtshop Foundation was perhaps the happiest accident of my life. In retrospect, most of the good things in life happen that way…
It’s difficult to describe my association with the Peer Movement, possibly because some experiences are better lived through than articulated.

Suffice to say that a fair amount of ground was covered – Telecounselling on the ASKLINE, workshops on self-discovery, sexuality, HIV-AIDS, gender.

The training that the Peer Educators received was truly holistic; information and insight went hand-in-glove. Grey areas were negotiated with, conflicting views thrashed out, some stereotypes challenged and alternatives explored. Through it all, one was constantly discovering new things about oneself , discarding inhibitions and choosing new spaces to explore.

And all this amidst endless cups of tea, a few tunes strummed over the guitar and some familiar faces to come home to. Sounds exciting? Welcome to the joyride…"

Sreya Mazumdar

Sreya is studying in Delhi School of Social Work.

Feb 2006