As I, with my heartbreak, visit and revisit our memories of love, I realize how closely my life is similar to the 1987 Bollywood film, Ijaazat, directed by Gulzar.

Although heartbreaking, leaving a toxic relationship is the kindest thing you can do for yourself. You owe it to yourself!

She won’t need these in her new home, I thought, and cast one last look around me. Had I missed something? No, I had packed it all.

I should have a long time ago. I must now. I'll tell her – ‘bahu, ab tu busy ho ja!’ (Now you get busy). Besides, you'll be here to take care of me."

There are many sleepless nights when I wonder what you would have looked like, had you been with us. I miss the fact that I never heard your laughter and cry. I am going to miss when you would take your first step.