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Let's stop with the deification of moms, shall we? This is for all of you saturated with the glut of saccharine Mother's Day forwards.
Let’s stop with the deification of moms, shall we? This is for all of you saturated with the glut of saccharine Mother’s Day forwards.
I am just a MOM. Not an embodiment of goodness. Not a paragon of virtues to be put on a pedestal.
I am just a human being with my whims and fancies, trying my best to do justice to this role that God has assigned to me, while forgetting to give me the manual. Yes, I fret, I fume, I worry and I hurry. I scream, I shout, I sulk, I hurt. Moods really! Because, there is always that voice that keeps messing up my brain, “Are you sure you are doing the right thing?” And I’m always shushing it and putting on a brave front.
So many alpha-moms around, who have figured it all. I’m still the one wet behind the ears. By the time I figure out the key to your childhood, You, my child, are already into adulthood. Sometimes I feel utterly inadequate to cope with the pressures that this Virtual Reality puts on us moms. We need to look spiffy without an ounce of fat Rustle up lip-smacking food, throw the perfect birthday parties for you. Plus know all about the world events while flaunting a benign smile.
I keep the night vigil, let you out into the vile, cruel world while I die a little, if you are late even by a second. But I am learning to let go. I am also learning to be selfish. Putting my wants first, reaching out for the prime cuts and not settling for left-overs.
Because I matter! My ‘NO’ is non-negotiable.
As I said, I am just a mom, not a deity. But my dear child, I will always love you to the moon and back. And if someone is stupid enough to trouble you, I’m the tigress unplugged. And my epitaph shall read ‘She (s)mothered us’.
As I said, I am a mom, not God’s representative on Earth.
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Anupama Jain is the author of: * ’Kings Saviours & Scoundrels -Timeless Tales from Katha Sarita Sagara’, listed as one of the best books of 2022 by @Wordsopedia. Rooted in the traditional storytelling of Indian legends, warriors, read more...
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Neena was the sole caregiver of Amma and though one would think that Amma was dependent on her, Neena felt otherwise.
Neena inhaled the aroma that emanated from the pan and took a deep breath. The aroma of cumin interspersed with butter transported her back to the modest kitchen in her native village. She could picture her father standing in the kitchen wearing his white crisp kurta as he made delectable concoctions for his only daughter.
Neena grew up in a home where both her parents worked together in tandem to keep the house up and running. She had a blissful childhood in her modest two-room house. The house was small but every nook and cranny gave her memories of a lifetime. Neena’s young heart imagined that her life would follow the same cheerful course. But how wrong she was!
When she was sixteen, the catastrophic clutches of destiny snatched away her parents. They passed away in a road accident and Neena was devastated. Relatives thronged her now gloomy house and soon it was decided that she should be married off.
Menopause is a reality in women's lives, so Indian workplaces need to gear up and address women's menopausal needs.
Picture this: A seasoned executive at the peak of her career suddenly grapples with hot flashes and sleep disturbances during important meetings. She also battles mood swings and cognitive changes, affecting her productivity and confidence. Eventually, she resigns from her job.
Fiction? Not really. The scenario above is a reality many women face as they navigate menopause while meeting their work responsibilities.
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