In my early years of parenthood, I did not see my parenting style with enough depth to make a good judgment of how my actions, expressions, emotions, my conflicts with my husband were affecting my child. I used to go off on tangents; could not stick to my decisions and I used to sob a lot. I spoke to my husband a number of times to try to improve the home environment and … [Read more...]
“The Man Tore My Clothes And Pushed Himself Inside Of Me.” And Then All She Became Was A Damaged Good!
Days of poring over sensationalized media reports of the busted child trafficking racket in the capital had done nothing to illuminate any creative corner of my brain. It was, then, that Life, the over tried teacher, sick of giving subtle hints to an unheeding me, dealt me a hard hand. I had been roving the corridors of the Safdarjung hospital for a good hour and a half- … [Read more...]
“After My Relatives Raped Me 30-40 Times, It Didn’t Hurt”, She Said Recalling Her Childhood Days
"It's been years. I don’t feel the pain in my vagina anymore". "But why didn’t you tell anyone?" "I was shocked. Ma used to see my vagina bleed, she never did anything. So, I thought it’s something to be done regularly. I was 7 then. I am 20 now." "Since then? Till you moved out? Every day?" "Almost, till I planned to move out." As we were enjoying "Nimbu chay", … [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...]