Here they were, 2 of them, on a frosty December morning in 2001, thoroughly enjoying the drive amidst the mountains.
The next moment when she opened her eyes in the hospital, everything had changed. The blood report said “HIV Positive”, and the envelop read “Sia”. It felt like a thunderbolt and in that moment, she wanted to find solace in her fiance’s arms, but he was nowhere in sight.
Once a happy go lucky girl, her demeanor changed drastically and she finally succumbed to her in laws pressure of having a child immediately. This was followed by incessant medical check ups, exhausting fasts and poojas for conceiving a child and performing superstitious rituals to make her fertile!!
“When I was a bride, I did whatever I was asked for, and never uttered a word nor raised my voice, even if I felt uncomfortable or did not like certain things. I was respectful and kept my head hung low in front of my in-laws.
Few seconds later, she again said- “This must change!”
After 4 abortions, Seema was forced to give birth to her daughter-Bani; the next one could have proved fatal to her life. A pall of gloom had descended on the family; it felt the end of their lineage. Few years later, Sudheer was born; doctors could not save the mother; she was martyred for protecting the family legacy. Cynosure of […]
“True beauty is born through our actions and aspirations and in the kindness we offer to others.” – Alek Wek Rightly said, beauty is no more dependent on kohl rimmed eyes and shimmering lips. It is not about being flawless; albeit it springs from the heart, dwells in our eyes and shines through our blemishes. Take the happiness litmus test […]
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