While the trend is beautiful, mental health experts in Northeast India have raised concerns. Labeling every story as "Lukhrabi" (lost) enforces a narrative of permanent victimhood.
Advice from Imphal-based counselor Dr. S. Meira: "Write your 'Lukhrabi Wari' for catharsis, but don't wait for a reply. Post it as a letter to the wind, not a summons to a ghost." eteima lukhrabi mathu nabagi wari facebook story
Using "Eteima" as a stand-in for mother. The writer talked about her wedding, which the mother did not live to see. The phrase "Lukhrabi Mathu" (This lost thing) referred to the mother’s missing shadow in wedding photos. It remains one of the most copied formats. While the trend is beautiful, mental health experts
Modern variants involve screenshots of old Messenger chats. The caption reads: "Eteima, look at these chats from 2018. We were so happy. Now you have blocked me. This ruined story is yours." Advice from Imphal-based counselor Dr