Zishan Ahmad

Abstract Tragedy Others

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Zishan Ahmad

Abstract Tragedy Others

"Alone In The Empty House: A Mother's Yearning For Family"

"Alone In The Empty House: A Mother's Yearning For Family"

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My mom, who is in her 60s, faces health issues like high blood sugar due to her age. My dad passed away around 7 years ago, leaving her to care for us – five brothers and two sisters. I am the youngest, still unmarried, having recently graduated and struggling to establish my career.

My mom's background reveals her struggles from a young age. She married my dad, who was from a middle-class background, while her father came from a wealthy family. Despite financial hardships, she managed to raise all of us. Last year, before coming Abroad, I took her to her mother's home and she met my cousins (her brother's children and wife). She also shared her life's journey with me, knowing I would soon be leaving for my career.


Presently, my four elder brothers lead their own lives, neglecting our mother. Some live with their wives in other cities, while others have left her alone in our family home. Despite the house being built to accommodate each son and his wife, it now sits empty, a symbol of abandonment.

One of my brothers, during his own financial struggles, benefited from my mom's support. She arranged his marriage and even provided him separately, hoping he would stay together with Mom. Now, he has a secure job but refuses to care for our mom, citing the neglect of our other brothers.


Unable to bear her loneliness, my sister took her to her house. Meanwhile, I, being far away, can only console her over the phone. It breaks my heart to see my mom's sacrifices go unnoticed by my married brothers, who only offer financial support.

My mom's deepest desire is to be surrounded by family, especially her grandchildren. However, my brothers' wives rarely visit, denying her this joy. I try to reassure her, but deep down, I fear for her well-being and the family's future.

My big brothers are completely ignoring the wants of my mom. They are okay to allow their wives to be in their mom's house but not with my mom.

My mom's deepest desire is to be surrounded by family, especially her grandchildren. However, my brothers' wives do not visit, denying her this joy. I try to reassure her, but deep down, I fear for her well-being and my future.


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