Last year, I participated in a fashion show in October. After that experience, I
refused to be part of any such program this year. As I was twirling on stage the anchor
said, ‘Oh! She looks absolutely normal. You can never guess by looking at her.’
I never wrote any soppy social media post about our friendship and the mugs, because unlike me, she likes maintaining a low profile on social media.
It did rain at its peak the following week but it did not bother Meghali anymore. Two cups of filter coffee and a rainy walk on the college street marked the onset of a beautiful rapport between the two pure souls.
And now I see the US Supreme Court where four men and a woman sentence the women in that country to a similar fate once again.
It’s indeed unfortunate, that matters of substantial social relevance like illegal sex determination and foeticide have been handled so irresponsibly. The movie had ample scope of being carved into a masterpiece, but sadly, it’s reduced to a mere caricature.
She would carelessly apply a little more of her favourite shade, and pressing her lips together firmly, confidently get back to her seat at the table
‘These are all the kids that have the same sperm donor father. So, technically they are all half-siblings.’ she excitedly reported.
But I also have my meltdowns and my lowest moments. I often do cry for hours, just wondering what will happen to him. This happens mostly after situations when I feel guilty and I feel I failed as a mother when all my efforts to teach him something end in vain. I have heard my relatives discussing my son’s “sickness”. I have heard my mother-in-law blaming my genes. I saw people looking at my kid and being judgemental.
Iftar is a special time to bond with family and friends. Small get-togethers happen over the month; sharing and caring are the highlight of these 30 days. There is laughter, there is Barkat (blessings) and there is a different kind of energy we radiate during this month.
Break my shell and you’d find that I (standing in for all the different roles) am just as self-seeking and manipulative in real life. You’d find that I have an agenda.
