She was married for 22 years and she had been a dedicated wife, dedicated mother, dedicated daughter in law. Everyone counted on her. Everyone thought that she was the strongest one in the family. Her husband was in travelling job and he always depended on her to take care of the entire family. She kept fulfilling every duty silently. One day she left and sought divorce. Everyone wondered why did this happen. There were no fights, no complaints!
Exactly! What was breeding under silence, no one could see. She felt weak, she also had her moments of aggression and weakness but at that time also she had to take care of everyone. Even when the kids grew up, no one was trained to look at her. Everyone just kept demanding from her. She broke down silently many times when something happened and handled herself and the issue alone bravely. But she did not want to do that now or let’s say, she could not do. When her husband visited her, she asked me, when did you see me smile? When did you ask me, what did I want? You always came back and told me what all the things had to be taken care of and I understood the responsibility! But when you came back, in those few days, did you bother to ask, if I was ok! If I had gone through some problem!
No one is strong enough that no wind can shake it or does not need support from time to time. No one is strong enough to never get tired. She had her own pains and there was no one to balm her at that time.
Be there for your loved ones. Be there for the ones who are taking care of everyone and who are thinking of everyone. They also need equal support and love. They also need to know that others are thinking of them. They do not want to feel that no one cares for them. Be there, talk to them, love them, make space for them, support them in handling their issues. Be there.
