Trisha got scared and started crying bitterly. Somewhere
inside she knew that it was not just an accident. If papa has taken her to the hospital,
there is definitely something wrong.
Her father was a very good and noble man for the people. Why
wouldn’t he be; after all, he loves his family so much. The complete family
goes out for dinner often. Whosoever sees the family of three says that this is
the example of a perfect family with a great bond and love.
But no one knew the other side of Trisha’s father’s
personality. The person who was cute and loving outside was cruel and
feelingless inside. He would beat Trisha’s mother Subha black and blue.
There were times when both the mother and the daughter would
cry in a corner and he would simply watch his favourite shows on TV. So many
times, the small girl asked her mother to take help of her grandparents, but
her mother always refused saying it's ok. Subha told Trisha that his father is a
good man, it's only the days when he gets angry, he behaves like this.
She asked Subha, why is it normal. How can papa behave like
this with you? Why don’t you raise your voice? Why don’t you complain against
him? And her mother simply said, “it’s normal. Husband and wife have small
fights.”
Trisha recalled all the days when his father hurt her mother
and got scared. She asked Disha to take her to the hospital. The lady couldn’t
deny and had to listen to the crying girl. They both reached the hospital and saw
her mother with a lot of marks on her face. Trisha couldn’t control her tears
and ran to hug her mother.
Disha got some doubt and asked Trisha’s mom the truth. Today
when Subha saw the death closely and got worried about her daughter’s future,
she decided to break the silence and raise her voice. She told Disha everything
and asked her to call the police.
Trisha’s father pleaded in front of Subha and promised that
he will never repeat it again. But this time Subha was firm with her decision
and requested the police officer to take him away.
Actually, it was not Subha’s fault. In India, we are raised
in such a way that every limitation or misbehave with girls look normal. From
how to dress to how to speak and what to eat, there are rules for everything.
‘Hey don’t laugh so loud. Girls don’t look good behaving
like this.’
‘Don’t wear western outfits.’
‘Don’t speak so loudly. What will your in-laws say, haven’t
your parents taught you manners?’
‘Haw, you are not married yet. Girls of your age have
already got kids.’
There is a long list of suggestions from everyone, we girls
grow up listening to. From how to speak to what to eat, how to walk and to whom
we should talk, there are rules for almost everything.
Not just before marriage but after marriage also. Don’t wear
this, don’t speak like this, don’t eat this and whatnot. Even if the married
life is not good, wives will be suggested to adjust and bear with all the
mental and physical trauma.
There is a huge list of DON’TS.
Does anyone ever ask what do we want?
Everyone comes and starts giving their suggestions.
This is the time to break the silence and fight for your
rights. If not now, it will be never.
#BreakTheSilence and make your life meaningful. God has given
us just one life and this is up to us how we live it.
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