THE NIGHT IT HAPPENEND…
It was a cold night. The wind sounded haunting in that darkness. The thunder grew louder with each passing minute. The couple looked at each other with unease. The lightning makes a monstrous sound, scaring the wife to the core of her heart. She seeks refuge in her husband’s arms. As she realizes her husband’s arms are still as strong as ever, fear gives way to a sense of safety and something long-forgotten…..
Gazing into each other’s eyes, fear transformed into love and passion. They drew closer, allowing intimacy to consume them, losing themselves in the depth of the night. Astonishingly what they felt in that darkness was no less than a sunshine witnessed together on the first date of their early relationship.
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Months later, the wife turns out to be pregnant. Anxious and feeling ashamed, they braced themselves for the disapproval of their family. When they shared the news, the family reacted with outrage, disgust, and harsh comments, vehemently against the unconventional situation. Despite expecting such reactions, the couple felt disappointment. Somehow they dared to dream that “the family might approve!”.
SO WHAT IF THE HUSBAND AND WIFE ARE MIDDLE-AGED SENIOR CITIZENS !?
So what if it’s not considered #normal in the eyes of society? Isn’t every child a miracle irrespective of the age they were conceived at? Who knew they could still get pregnant. But if they did, what’s the harm in having the child?
I wrote this story based on a Hindi movie “Badhaai Ho,” which challenges societal norms by normalizing physical intimacy among older couples.
In our society, parents are often elevated to God-like status, expected to be beyond human traits once they become parents. However, this unrealistic expectation is followed by shaming them for making mistakes, creating an ironic paradox like they get some special fruit or something which makes them extraordinary after giving birth.
I say Respect your parents. Love them. Cherish them.
But don’t Godify them.
Because Gods don’t make mistakes. Gods have the power to control anything and everything.
And when we say “parents are a form of God,” we take the acceptance away.
We expect them to be perfect, we expect them to control everything and anything going wrong with their children’s lives. We blame our parents for our failures. We argue with them over petty things.
This is not right.
I beg you to stop blaming your parents for the way you live as an adult. Understand that they, too, are human and can make mistakes.
Rather than engaging in arguments over trivial matters, be open for communication and expressing disappointment WITHOUT placing blame.
They try to be perfect for their children every fricking day. It’s exhausting in itself. On top of that when they hear it from their own children- it’s heart-breaking.
For once try to understand them.
For once — tell them “it’s okay if you messed up ten out of thousands things you do for me everyday.”
Remember- karma is real.
Don’t wait for karma to teach you a lesson after putting you in the same situation. Just listen to me. Trust my well-researched articles drawn out of a good heart and avoid making mistakes in the first place. 😉
