Finding My People in a New City

Moving to Bangalore is always hyped up as this grand, picture-perfect adventure. You pack your bags, blast your playlist and imagine yourself sipping filter coffee by a window and just thriving effortlessly. But people don't really talk about the feeling that hits you the moment you move into your new place and you’re standing alone in an empty room.

I moved to this city less than a month ago and honestly, the silence at first was deafening. In the initial few days, just figuring out my daily routine felt like an obstacle course and the city just felt so big, and it made me feel incredibly small.

Soon enough I realized that what I was missing wasn't just a sense of direction, it was a sense of belonging.

That is why spaces like TwoXTopia matter so much to me right now. In a world that constantly expects us to be hyper-independent, there is so much comfort in admitting we need each other. We need spaces where we don’t have to perform, where we can share our anxieties about adulting, plan weekend catch-ups or just sit together at Cubbon Park and yap about everything that comes to mind.

Honestly, I don’t know where I’d be without the people I've met through this community and my workspace. Just a few weeks ago I felt entirely lost in the crowd, but having a space like this has definitely helped me find my footing. I’m just really grateful to have found a corner of this massive city where I don't have to figure it all out alone. If you’re sitting in a new room right now feeling overwhelmed, just know that your people are out there, and life gets easier once you find them. ✨💜