Welcome to the New Soulful — A Gentle Beginning

Hello beautiful souls,

Welcome to a new chapter of Soulful, a space that has held bits of my journey over the years — scattered reflections, thoughts, and emotions shared whenever life allowed me to. Until now, this blog was a quiet corner for my random posts. Today, it becomes something more intentional… something closer to my heart.

For as long as I can remember, silence was both my shield and my world. I grew up as a child who rarely spoke, someone who understood life more through observation than expression. Selective mutism followed me through classrooms, friendships, and even adulthood. My voice rarely made it into the room — but my thoughts always did.

Writing became my first form of freedom.
It gave me a way to speak without speaking.

Over time, my reflections resonated with people, opening new conversations, new kindnesses, and new connections. But then, life tested me in ways that paused everything — my writing, my joy, my confidence. It pushed me into a deep confrontation with my mental health, a place I never expected to find myself in. Healing was not a straight line, but slowly, piece by piece, I began to return to myself.

And in that process, I fell in love with my voice — the voice I spent a lifetime suppressing.

Today, I’m choosing to honour it.

This is the new Soulful.
A place for quiet courage.
A place where softness is strength.
A place where being real is more important than being perfect.

And with this new beginning, I’m stepping into something I never imagined I would do:

I’m launching my podcast  — Unmuted : Roohi Speaks

A gentle space where I share stories, reflections, and heartfelt thoughts — spoken aloud.

This podcast is my love letter to the little girl I once was, and to every quiet soul who ever felt unheard or overlooked. If you’ve ever struggled with identity, belonging, confidence, or emotional overwhelm… I hope you find comfort in these words.

Here’s what you can expect from Soulful going forward:

•  Weekly reflective blog posts
•  Short podcast episodes with emotional storytelling
•  Conversations about healing, identity, culture, and growth
•  Gentle reminders that you matter, even when you feel small
•  A space full of warmth, softness, and truth

If you’ve been here before — thank you for coming back.
If you’re new here — I’m delighted to meet you.
Either way, I hope my words bring you comfort, connection, or even a small moment of calm.

This is the beginning of my next chapter — and I’m grateful you’re here to walk it with me.

Stay warm. Stay kind.
Stay soulful,
Roohi

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