Memories

In a quiet town nestled between shimmering lakes, lived a little girl named Pooja. She had curly hair the color of chestnuts and big, curious eyes that held a universe of questions. Pooja parents, Rajesh and Rajshree, were both struggling with their own battles – a mix of shattered dreams and unresolved conflicts that cast a shadow over their family

Pooja parents loved her deeply, but their unresolved issues often left them emotionally distant. Rajshree, once an aspiring artist, had put her dreams aside to care for Pooja. Rajesh, a hardworking accountant, buried himself in his work as a way to avoid confronting his own emotional wounds. They both wanted the best for Lily, but their own pain led them to make choices that inadvertently left scars on her young heart.

Rajshree bouts of depression occasionally made her distant and withdrawn. There were days when Lily's infectious laughter failed to elicit a smile from her mother. Pooja tried her best to be understanding, but she couldn't shake the feeling that she was somehow to blame for her mother's sadness.

Rajesh, on the other hand, had a short temper that flared up without warning. He would come home from work, stressed and exhausted, and his frustration would spill over onto Lily. A spilled glass of milk or a misplaced toy would send him into fits of anger, leaving Lily to tiptoe around him, her heart pounding with fear.

As the years passed, Pooja became a quiet, introspective child. She found solace in books and art, creating her own world where she felt safe. She had few friends, as her parents' behavior had left her feeling unsure about how to interact with others. She often wished for a warm hug or words of encouragement, but the emotional distance between her and her parents seemed insurmountable.

One day, when Pooja was twelve, she stumbled upon an old photo album hidden in the attic. The album was filled with pictures of her parents from their youth – laughing, hugging, and seemingly carefree. Pooja eyes filled with tears as she realized that her parents had once been just like her, full of dreams and hopes.

Determined to mend the fractured bonds in her family, Pooja gathered her courage and shared her discoveries with her parents. She told them how their actions had affected her, how their emotional distance had left her feeling lost and unloved at times. Rajshree and Rajesh listened, tears streaming down their faces as they realized the pain, they had unintentionally caused their daughter.

Rajshree and Rajesh understand their mistakes and made a commitment to heal together. 

 Slowly but surely, Pooja saw changes in her parents. Rajshree started painting again, and Rajesh learned healthier ways to manage his stress. They began spending quality time with Pooja. 

As the years went by, Lily's family transformed from a collection of broken pieces into a beautiful mosaic of love.......