Painful Words from Our Parents

My parents once said that I was so useless they could replace me with a potted plant, and this has left a deep scar in my heart to this day.

My Father's Reaction on His Birthday

The incident took place during my father's birthday yesterday. My father, a successful businessman, was presented with a gold ring costing 30,000 rupees by my sister, who is the only one earning in the family. However, when she gave him the gift, his reaction was less than appreciative. He told her it was very light and suggested she bring a better one, despite her already investing her entire monthly salary of 30,000 rupees. My sister was deeply hurt and disappointed, thinking that every parent would value their child's efforts. This reaction fell far short of what she had hoped for.

Today, she is preparing to change the ring and purchase one costing 60,000 rupees, which is equivalent to two months' salary. The disappointment I felt during this incident was immense, as I see a parent who, though capable and rich, failed to recognize and appreciate the hard work and sacrifice of his child. Her investment was her own hard-earned money.

The Death of My Mother: A Traumatic Past

My mother passed away when I was just eight years old, and since then, my family has been broken. I learned that my relatives completely cut off any connections with me and my father. Twenty years have passed since then, and I haven't heard from them once. The pain of this separation is something I can't forget.

Unforgotten Childhood Trauma

One of the most painful memories I have is from the year 2016 or 2017 when I stayed at my aunt's father's home. While living away from my parents, I had to navigate the emotional and social pressures of my teenage years. It was a time when I was too young to deal with the stress of a relative's home. During this period, I had to be cautious in every interaction, especially with my mother, not wanting to upset her with my frustrations.

I remember a particularly traumatic incident. A cousin came home from coaching with a stomachache. I, out of kindness, gave her a small amount of food and a medicine. In their overzealous reactions, my cousin, who was in pain, quickly acted out, saying she was feeling dizzy and sat on the floor. My aunt's mother, who was nearby, started berating me, falsely accusing me of trying to harm her child. I was deeply frightened and rushed to a nearby store for an antidote. However, when I returned, the situation had changed. Instead of being upset, my cousin was laughing and joking, as if nothing had happened.

This experience not only hurt me emotionally but also taught me a valuable lesson. From that day forward, I have always been conscientious about providing medicine, knowing the dangers of misinterpretation and potential harm.

I want to emphasize that this was not a malicious act on my part. I was simply trying to help. My aunt, unfortunately, was unaware of her daughter's situation, and the woman's aggressive response is a reflection of her own emotional instability. This is a lesson I will carry with me, and I now live away from such situations.

Finally, I wish for a world where people were kinder and more empathetic towards one another.

Thank you for reading this.

Disclaimer: I gave the medicine not out of malice but as a moral duty. However, my aunt does not acknowledge her daughter's pain and often shows vindictive behavior, learning from her mother.

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