'Xxyyaaa' has been stranded, with no where to go and nobody to lean on. She is left by herself answering unwanted questions, reasoning with life and the law of nature...sounds familiar? Doesn't it? its in news all the time. There have been so many such cases recorded and yet so many others left unheard.
I fail to understand those people who leave behind their parents, grandparents alone when they are needed the most. Its a shame to see the increase in need of old age homes with the increasing number of people being removed out of their own homes considering them to be an inconvenience.
Why do we forget they were the one who laid our core foundation,We are what we are today because of their faith in us and unconditional love that stood by us during our odds in life.
We took our first step in life holding on to them for their support and guidance and now we cannot even spare a few minutes for them.
When questioned each one of us has an excuse for our behavior some even cut themselves out because they consider themselves out of this league, shielding themselves behind walls of self denial. Just because we pay their bills or let them stay with us doesn't mean we are a lot better than those who have sent them away.
Imagine being shunned as a kid because you needed support to sit up or even take a few steps. Imagine being hungry because your parents or grandparents were too busy in their daily routines to care for you.
What would your life be if they treated you the same way as you treat them now? If they had their set of excuses to not spare enough time for you. What if you had no one to go back home to after school, Nobody to pamper you with the best they were capable of, What if........
The list can go on forever.
So why don't we change ourselves just a bit, spare an hour our two every day from our busy schedules to talk to our parents,grandparents. Sit by there side give them all the support they need without complaining or their asking.
Trust me spare a little time and loads of love these will be some of the most memorable days of your life
To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world....
Tanvee Nadkarni
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