If I Should Have a Daughter

“If I have to have a daughter, would I ever want her to be like me?”

Daughter: (Banged her head against her hands and scratched her hairs throwing whatever was next to her!) Crying

Mother: (Shouting from the other room) Crying... Come here Beta

Daughter: What has happened to me. I have never felt this agitated. That 2 seconds when I was angry, I had completely lost myself. I have never felt anything like this ever before.

Mother: Still crying... “Come here, Beta!”

Daughter: Went and hugged her mother.

Both sobbed

After dinner, both were sleeping beside each other, hiding their tears. The daughter has decided in the 4 hours after that incident that she has to apologize.

Daughter: “Maa, have you slept?”

Mother: “No... Why are you not sleeping.”

Daughter: Crying... “I am sorry Maa. I don’t know what has happened to me.” (She really didn’t know what has happened to her, is it really her mother’s condition that has taken a toll on her, or is it because she isn’t a good person). “It may be because I cannot see you like this. Why this has happened to you Maa?” (Thinking that her mother has never done or preached anything but humility and seeing the good in everyone) “I know I am a bad child.” (After a hard try she still couldn’t say I love you)

Mother: “You are a very good child. One should not run away from their responsibilities. One should be strong enough to face any such thing. Be brave Beta.”