“Why are you crying?” yelled her husband Sudhir standing near their bedroom door. “Why can’t you stop complaining? You stay at home all day and then you say you don’t have time for yourself?”
Sudhir never understood her, let alone acknowledge the work she did for the family. Meera had given up a well paying job to take care of their two year old son. With that there were Sudhir’s parents who made sure Meera never had a moment to herself. She had grown up in a family where her mother, a housewife, was not considered an unpaid maid. But it was all different here. She felt tired of leading this inconsequential life with no respite. Infact, there was no value of her sacrifice, for all that she has done and still continued doing.
For a long time she had been contemplating going back to work but there was always something in the way. And like today, every time she expressed her feelings to Sudhir he shot back with a response that hurt her further. It was always either their son or his parents but not Meera that concerned Sudhir much.
It was crystal clear that her wishes, her aspirations wouldn’t matter, if not now then never.
“I can’t take it anymore” these words suddenly escaped her lips.
“What was that?” Sudhir asked in disbelief.
Meera looked up and repeated “I can’t take it anymore! I can’t take it anymore!” She stood and walked up to Sudhir saying “I can’t sacrifice anymore. I’m leaving tomorrow. I’ll find a job, a maid to take care of our son when I’m away and I’ll live my life. I can be a good mother that way too but I’ll not deprive myself of my very own life. As much as I respect you and your parents, I can’t just be a mode to ease out your lives. Tomorrow I’m leaving Sudhir. Goodnight!”
T is for feeling tired….and that’s the tone of today’s tale…
Linking this to UBC too.
Sadly I can relate to this situation all too well. Great realistic story! ♥
Story of so many mothers and so many more sacrifices, they have made!
Well written . 🙂
So gald she did what was needed!
This is reality for so many women and so few have the courage to be Meera. Nicely done Naba.
T is also for a better Tomorrow. I hope Meera is happy.
Atta girl Meera! Way to go! Well written Naba.
I just hope Meera has thought through this well. T is also for Thinking 🙂 But then T is also for Taking Chances 🙂 Hope this impulsive decision Meera is about to take becomes a stepping stone for a better Tomorrow for her 🙂 Nicely done!
Beauty Interprets, Expresses, Manifests the Eternal
Too many T words there
Tired, Time Not able to take it any more, Tomorrow
Good that Meera got the courage to take a decision !
Kudos
It is so heartening that Meera expressed her decision so firmly. People should not take their wives for granted.
I wish our parents generation had this much courage. Imagine the difference it would have made to their lives.
Good move !
PhenoMenon
http://throodalookingglass.com/2014/04/teppan/
A very honest story of so many people struggling with these issues. Lovely
That is the truth, a housewife is not appreciated enough. While we women who work may have something to show at the end of the month for our hardwork, SAH moms are the one's who have to be on their feet all day long every day of the year. They don't even have weekends off 🙂 Cheers to all the SAH moms. I think every woman has a right to live her life as she desires, to find her own identity. Great story Naba 🙂
How long could she had allowed him to take her for granted! How long could she had ignored her dreams and desires.
Good one!
Good luck for Meera. My support is with her…
This is so true.Superbly narrated !
Hats off to Meera!
I agree, Naba, it is very important for a woman to have her own life, and pursue her own interests. Otherwise she will just wither away, too tired to be of help to others or herself.
Wonderfully written Nabanita. This day comes in each lady's life, mostly. And only her companion her husband can support her to sail through. It is wonderful of Meera to stand up for herself.
– Kripali
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A2ZFiction
Good, that she finally found her voice and let go her T for timidity. I can very well relate to this !!
I was wondering whether this piece was going to end in suicide. I am so glad she up and left instead.
I can relate to this story..I guess many will..Very often it is too late too take the control back.
Nice story Naba..
a step taken late, but its better late than never ,
T for Turbulence
That's really bold.
A reality for many women. Hope she discovers herself in her new journey!
There comes a time when we just have to say enough is enough!
Sad to say, many women are stuck in this type of situation and don't have the courage to do what Meera is doing. Good for her!
Breakthrough indeed for Meera! I hope it turns out to be a wise choice. 😀
very few Sudhir nowadays… Most of the men are very supportive these days. There are so many SAHMs now. It will take a while to shake up the society "traditions" of not giving the dues of housewife..
Ah, this is relatable, even though I'm single. We all get tired sometimes.
Good story Naba 🙂 Well done to Meera for taking action at last.
Well done..better late than never. Sad but this can be the story of many women I know.
Tired of it all? Maybe counseling would help. Sometimes, the lack of communication is what causes breakdowns.
I am glad she woke up to her plight. Very well written.
This is the story of most of the career oriented ladies. Some people want to marry a girl with careers and then they want her to leave it all of a sudden ignoring all her hard work for so many years. Good that the female protagonist stood up for her and firmly told him that she wishes to and she will take up her career further! Thumbs up!
very pathetic feeling.. and timely read for me.. me feeling so tired 🙁
~S(t)ri
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That took a lot of courage
Carol @ Battered Hope
Very common situations, and I am happy she put her foot down, and changed the situation for herself ! empowered women !
Nicely portrayed. Well written, Nabanita 🙂