Deepika is a corporate professional known for being strong, independent, and composed. But behind that strength are experiences and emotions that most people have never seen. In the Time of Bruises is her first book, inspired by the things she has lived through, felt deeply, and rarely spoken about. She sketches for peace of mind, and some of her sketches are included in this book. Through her words and art, Deepika shares a quieter side of herself—the one behind the strength everyone sees, but few truly know.