A world in the mind, oblivious to the world outside! Do we care for those who suffer from mental conditions?
She had a dear friend Everyday they spoke for hours; every single day She would speak and he would listen He would speak and she would listen Every single day He spoke about his dreams, his aspirations, his life ahead She listened to him patiently for hours. Then she spoke about her dreams, her aspirations, their life together And he would patiently listen to her Until one day When he spoke, she listened to him like any other day Then she spoke, however he wasn’t there on the other side There was only silence…
Silence that was daunting The rattling noise of the air-conditioner ruthlessly cut through the silence The pale white washed walls glared at her The room felt chilly even while the sun outside was still soaring high She felt withdrawn as she sensed a stranger coming closer to her He kept his hands of assurance on her slender shoulders He wore a warm smile and gestured her to relax and breathe easy She felt less anxious, his touch brought in the calming effect He said with his deep baritone, “I am here and I want to listen” I want to listen to your stories, your friend and the stories that you two shared She was hesitant, it felt like an encroachment to her personal space He assured her not to feel threatened and that she can confide in him She can tell him her secrets, her fears, her stories and he will listen patiently His words had the sincerity that was very reassuring Reluctantly she started talking; a word, a sentence and gradually all her stories He scribbled on a white sheet of paper with his fountain pen His handwriting looped and unclear, she couldn’t make out anything There was a momentary pause
He took a breath, deep and heavy Clearing his throat, he ensured her attention He explained to her that she had a medical condition, a condition that is rare The friend she had was not real but a figment of her imagination
He never was, never is and never will be His words pierced her through and through, she felt the jolt as her bubble bursted He handed over the piece of paper to her, scribbled with black ink and signed
That piece of paper lay a testimony to her crushing reality…
It read that she was diagnosed as schizophrenic
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