Hey there, beautiful souls! I hope you're all doing
splendidly. Me? Well, I just celebrated my 57th birthday a few days back. Can
you believe it? How does it feel? Let me tell you, it feels absolutely
fantastic. Unlike when I hit the big 5-0 seven years ago, feeling like the
world was crashing down on me because, you know, half a century and all. Back
then, I was filled with this unnecessary dread, all thanks to the voices around
me whispering that life post-50 is just about serving your family. You know,
the whole shebang about being the devoted wife and mother.
Those whispers? They came from everywhere - from my mum, my aunts, my in-laws, and even from random encounters. It seemed like everyone had the same script: an Indian woman's destiny is to be married off and become a selfless servant to her husband and kids. But you know what? Over the years, I've learned that I don't have to conform to those outdated notions. I'm breaking free and forging my own path.