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An accomplished woman, the poet here had to take some hard decisions on becoming a mother, something that most working moms, or stay at home moms on a break from work will identify with.
A straight A student in school I followed every rule With good grades and knowledge I got into my dream college
Graduate life gave new friends Exposed me to newer trends Three years flew by Pursuing a masters was my next high
From there to a strong corporate career Confidently moving forward, no reverse gear There’s no rush to wed My entire family said
Time passed and I tied the knot A companion for life, it brought We built a nest of love As happiness shined above
A few years hence, it was time To bring into the world a little chime Ready to become a family of three To that we both did agree
That’s when I thought it grandparents’ help we sought To look after our little one When their share they’d already done
Did we want a nanny or a day care Or did I want to be there It’s then my job I quit My husband’s complete support behind it
This decision always gets a reaction Never a consensus, ever a divided fraction Some say it’s the right decision you took Others question with a disapproving look
We were blessed with a beautiful boy Who fills our life with loads of joy He’s a handful and active one Being there for him has been fun
I’ve been asked why I left I always say it was for the best I decided not on a whim It was for me and not for him
I never think if this decision was right All I know, it was my own might It has given me time to find New callings of heart and mind
Penning ideas, thoughts on paper Blogging is my new caper Today I am a writer With awards and prospect even brighter
I meet many like me Re-discovering themselves in this journey Pursuing dreams and that passion Time for which they could never fashion
I was my own master Whether I moved slow or faster I decided to make or break The choices or chances I took or didn’t take
All you mothers, sisters, and wives Choose yourself what you do with your lives Think about what you give and get For there is no room for regret.
Author’s note: I’d like to know the thoughts of other mothers who needed to take similar decisions – here are days when one doubts the choices made and decisions taken. For such times, one seeks support from others who have or are going through the same motherhood journey.
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Prerna Wahi worked in the corporate world for 7 years. In the past few years, she has been a stay-at-home mom. She has been enjoying the new role ever since and likes to 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!
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“I usually write during night”, says author Nivedita Louis during our conversation. Chuckling she continues,” It’s easier then to focus solely on writing. Nivedita Louis is a writer, with varied interests and one of the founders of Her Stories, a feminist publishing house, based in Chennai.
In a candid conversation she shared her journey from small-town Tamil Nadu to becoming a history buff, an award-winning author and now a publisher.
Nivedita was born and raised in a small town in Tamil Nadu. It was for schooling that she first arrived in Chennai. Then known as Madras, she recalls being awed by the city. Her love-story with the city, its people and thus began which continues till date. She credits her perseverance and passion to make a difference to her days as a vocational student among the elite sections of Madras.
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