How do you tell a 9 year old that her father is no more.... As adults, most of us grapple with the thought and logic (if any) behind a dear one leaving us... and I was suddenly left wondering what to say to this 9 year old !!! For the first time in a long time, I was left speechless, not because I didn't want to say anything, but simply because I didn't know what to say.. Does it make sense if I tell you that all of a sudden, I became the child with a rubbery tongue, and the 9 year old had turned into the adult, trying to respond sensibly and sensitively. I was stumped by the questions thrown at me. I felt so insufficient in my responses, but the child took even that in her stride. The strength of character in facing not just the reality but also fighting each dilemma in her own sweet way left me in deep thought for some time to come. I hope no one has to face what this child did... PS: I was faced with this recently when a close friend lost her husband, and I was told to tak
Sometimes life is like that. It 'stretches' us in a manner that we are not able to focus on anything other than our 'immediate' problems. And one 'immediate' problem lies ahead of the current one, and another one in front of that etc.
ReplyDeleteI think the key is remembering that no phase is permanent. And that our true nature, whatever it is, cannot stay dormant for long, which is both a good and a bad thing :-)
True...
DeleteSometimes we realize... often too late...
Zindagi milegi na dobara :) (Y)
ReplyDelete:) Yes...
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