Welcome to Desri Decodes!
Hello there,
Welcome to Desri Decodes where we peel back the layers of relationships, cultural expectations, and personal growth… all with a Desi twist and a healthy dose of “lol what is life.”
Who am I?
I’m a South Asian woman, overthinker, and firm believer that chai can fix (almost) everything especially when life feels like a never-ending episode of emotional Koffee with Karan.
I started this space to build a community. I wish I had one where South Asian women can be honest, supportive, vulnerable, and just a little messy together. Whether it’s love, identity, guilt, in-laws, or figuring out who we are in a world that keeps telling us who to be, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through it alone.
What is Desri-Decodes?
It’s my weekly attempt to unpack the emotional, cultural, and sometimes ridiculous parts of being Desi in a not-always-Desi world. Think:
Relationship deep-dives (dating, marriage, toxic family 101)
Life abroad - from visa migraines to identity crises
Self-reflection, therapy moments, healing journeys
Lifestyle + humor + hot takes on tradition
No preachy vibes. No one-size-fits-all advice. Just real stories, honest convos, and permission to be a little (or a lot) messy.
What is Desri?
It is a feminine twist on the word ‘Desi’ that we all know - a little bolder, just like us.
Who is this for?
If you're a South Asian woman who's ever:
Felt like you're straddling two worlds (and somehow disappointing both)..
Wondered if your therapist really gets your mother-in-law issues..
Wanted a simple and soft life, but also financial independence, emotional healing, and maybe a little drama
Then this is your space.
Why should you stay?
Because you’re not alone. And you deserve a life that feels like yours — not just the one you were handed.
So hit subscribe below and please share this newsletter. Let’s decode this Desri life together.
Signing out,
Sana
Creator of Desri-Decodes