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When Something (Unspeakable) Happens

On being assaulted by a friend. Limitations of South Asian community. Untended male trauma. Art Narcissism. Transmuting the Pain.

Aug 26, 2025 • the sensorium by tanaïs

At the Heart of Revolution

is our shared humanity. Our love for our neighbors and for strangers alike.

Jan 25 • the sensorium by tanaïs

On Finding My Perfume Tribe

Featured in Cosmo Middle East, December 2025 issue

Jan 4 • the sensorium by tanaïs

A Year of Shadows

2025, the Year of the Snake. Rebuilding Ruins. Psychedelic Sunsets. Perfume Boom! Book Baby. Desi Baddies. Acting Class. Mayor Mamdani. Separation of…

Dec 31, 2025 • the sensorium by tanaïs

The Beauty That Survives Domination

The Day That Changed Me. Free Palestine. Genocide. Self-Immolation. Cocooning.

Feb 28, 2024 • the sensorium by tanaïs

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Dec 31, 2025 • the sensorium by tanaïs

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Jun 22, 2023 • the sensorium by tanaïs

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Oct 16, 2023 • the sensorium by tanaïs

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Feb 28, 2024 • the sensorium by tanaïs

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