Pankhuri Jain

Pankhuri Jain: Rewriting Her Life, One Brave Chapter at a Time

When most children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, their answers are clear—doctor, teacher, astronaut. But for Pankhuri Jain, the question never had a straightforward answer. Instead, it felt like a weight that lingered on her shoulders. She often wondered, “What do I really want?”

That clarity came unexpectedly in 11th grade when she chose Psychology as an optional subject. For the first time, a subject didn’t just interest her—it sparked something within. Sitting in that very first class, she knew: This is what I want to do. But growing up in a conservative family in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, as the eldest daughter of the third generation, choosing Psychology wasn’t just unconventional—it was almost unthinkable.

In a society that celebrated engineers, doctors, and businesspeople, her choice invited mockery and resistance. Still, she managed to convince her father—if she studied science alongside, she could pursue Psychology. But it was only a tactic to steer her away from it. With no mentor to guide her, restricted to study only in Indore, and with limited understanding of mental health careers in her surroundings, she gave in to circumstances and pursued BBA and MBA—believing that financial independence, at least, would be her strength.

She worked as a guest faculty in management and got married at 25 to the love of her life. For a brief while, life felt settled. But eight days after giving birth to their son, her world turned upside down—her husband passed away in a tragic accident. In one moment, she lost her partner, her future, and the life they were building together. She was left at ground zero—emotionally, financially, and personally.

But even in the wreckage, she found one reason to keep going—her newborn son. With therapy and sheer inner grit, she picked herself up and returned to work three months later. She knew she didn’t want to just survive—she wanted to live her dreams, no matter how late it was.

She enrolled in a distance MA Psychology program while juggling multiple jobs—teaching, tuitions, dance classes, even an apparel business. But nothing gave her the satisfaction she craved—until she rediscovered a graphology book she had once bought in school. That old spark reignited her purpose. She pursued certification in it and then, step by step, entered the world of healing and intuitive sciences.

Over the next few years, she became a graphologist, Tarot card reader, numerologist, life coach, art therapist, chakra and crystal healer. She worked on astrology platforms and with individual clients, constantly learning and growing.

In 2022, on her late husband’s birthday, she launched Mindcrafting—a venture rooted in holistic healing, combining spirituality and psychology. Today, she works as a school counselor and psychology teacher, guiding young minds and helping them navigate life.

She’s also the author of “30 and Unwritten”, a book that shares her journey of love, loss, healing, and rediscovery. She is a proud mother, and she often says, “My son became my strength, my reason to breathe again. He gave me the courage to give life a second chance.”

Though many of her dreams—like studying in a globally reputed university—still remain unrealized, she hasn’t given up. She encourages students to pursue their passions without apology and hopes to someday fund education for those who lack resources and guidance.

Therapy gave her a second life. Now, she dedicates her work to helping others heal through grief, trauma, and silent suffering.

Pankhuri didn’t just rebuild her life—

She’s still writing it, one brave chapter at a time.

And she’s just getting started.