Indian Education System defines CHILD ABUSE. Now this is something we need to talk about! And, this is something most of us did face. You have to understand something that Child Abuse is not always ‘Physical’. Mental and Emotional Child Abuse is something we must expose. In an education system like this, most of us are victims, no actually, all of us face “you have to get a … [Read more...]
Being Abducted And Sold To An Abusive Family Wasn’t The Worst For Her. It’s What Followed Next!
The train slowly drew into the station. After getting up, and keeping my luggage at its place when I was having a cup of tea, I saw a couple along with their little son coming towards my seat. After they inquired about the seat number, berth and all, they all settled just in front of my seat. I saw two aged people probably their parents, bid them goodbye. On seeing them, I … [Read more...]
Every 3rd Rape Victim In India Is A Child. Who Is Going To Protect Their Innocence?
‘A child can ask questions that a wise man cannot answer’ - Unknown The other day, my friend/fellow blogger messaged me and asked me to contribute an article on ‘Child sex abuse’. When I read ‘child sex abuse’ in his message, my brain froze, I did not know what to write. Had he asked me to write something about women’s safety or about rape maybe I could have written like 10 … [Read more...]
What This Girl Did To Escape From Her Abusive Parents Is Not What An 8 Year Girl Ever Does!
A silent eight-year-old Samantha was alone at her house and was waiting for her parents to return home from the clinic. She always wanted to look into her mother’s desk to know what the mother had stored in it. But she remembered how she was spanked and hit when she took out Crayola markers from her mother’s desk without seeking permission. So, Samantha lay on the floor, still … [Read more...]
The 11 Year Boy Got A Rolex From His Uncle. But Then He Had His Pants Unbuttoned.
18th April, 1998: It was a good day at the Mehra’s. Their daughter had just got engaged the day before. The house was swarming with friends and relatives and padosiyan. Boundless naach-gaana, mithaai and happiness adorned their mansion like a new bride. Like any other 11-year old boy who is not much of an extrovert and hates being cuddled by the endless stream of relatives, … [Read more...]