India, July 31 -- For 34-year-old Puja Das, boarding a flight from Guwahati to Hyderabad was far more than an ordinary journey; it was a major triumph over years of self-doubt, OCD, and travel anxiety. Originally from Morigaon, Assam, and now based in Hyderabad, Das had lost her confidence after battling chronic health issues and spending seven gruelling years preparing for bank exams. In a conversation with Hindustantimes.com, the content creator shared how stepping onto the plane alone helped her reclaim her self-trust. From effortlessly managing airport procedures to surprising her husband with her calm composure, she described the solo trip as a truly liberating moment.

Das, who is known as Radhika on Instagram, recalled her first so...