As a girl I got a protected life from my mother and father
who tended to my every need and before I could even ask for anything my wishes
would be fulfilled. This was the life that I lived till I entered college.
College life also involves growth and expression of oneself
as an individual and for the first time I thought of establishing myself as an
independent person.
At college my professors encouraged me to come out of my shell and
explore other aspects of college life be it social work, dramatics, dancing,
singing, debating or other cultural and co-curricular activities. I was initially
hesitant and apprehensive but slowly felt confident as I began to perform well in
various activities. Even though I enjoyed all the events but singing and
dramatics were my favorite. By the time
I passed out of college I had become an important member of the dramatics society
and had taken part in numerous plays. When I passed out of college my parents
started looking for a suitable groom for me. In the meantime I got an offer to
teach dramatics at a school in another city. The offer was lucrative and very
enticing however till now I had always lived in the protection and guidance of my parents so
how could I go? That too alone. As both my parents had full time jobs neither
could they quit their jobs for me nor could they take a long leave to accompany
and stay with me in another city. However the prospects of being on my own and
exploring a new life tempted me. Despite my parents reluctance I accepted the
teaching assignment. My parents felt that as there were no relatives and
friends in that new city
so where would I live? On the other hand this uncertainty excited me. Since it
was my life and I had two options. One was to get married to a boy of my
parents choice and on the other was an option to live and explore a life of
freedom. I chose the latter option and decided to #StartANewLife of my own. However to soothe my parents already frayed
nerves I searched on an online portal for a suitable accommodation. With so many
options of properties which were close to my place of work I was spoiled for
choice. I showed my parents the pictures of the houses available on rent and
this pacified my parents greatly. I shortlisted two houses and with the help of
the website finalized the deal for one of the properties. Then packing my bags
I embarked on the first solo journey to what would be my home. A house that
would bear my name and all the letters addressed to me would be delivered to me
without the use of "daughter of " before my name as has been the case till now.
From birthday cards to mark sheets all the correspondences that came to me had
my fathers name before mine and my only
identity was that of his daughter. Now that was about to change.
Now I live in my own house which bears my name. When my parents
come and stay with me people address them as my parents and this makes me so
proud that finally I have broken out of their shadow and my bold move has
helped me start a new life
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