Embracing Diversity in Motherhood: Insights from Lipika Didi's Experience

[Sadia Jafrin]

Hey there,

So, I had this incredible encounter with Lipika didi the other day, and I just had to share it with you. You see, Lipika didi recently lost her daughter to cancer, and I've been wanting to reach out to her for a while now. I've always admired her strength and wisdom, and I knew there was so much I could learn from her.

So, I finally mustered up the courage to knock on her door, and let me tell you, it was worth it. From the moment we started talking, I could see the sadness in her eyes as she spoke about her daughter and son. It was heavy, but I knew there was more to her than just grief.

I decided to steer the conversation in a different direction, and I asked if she could show me around her beautiful house. And let me tell you, it was stunning. As we walked, I couldn't help but notice this captivating painting of the Hindu god Shiva. It was unique because it depicted both male and female features (Shakti), and Lipika didi's niece had drawn her as Shiva.

Lipika didi explained that her niece saw her as Shiva because she provided both love and support, embodying the qualities of both a mother and a father. It really got me thinking about how motherhood and fatherhood aren't defined by gender but by behavior. It means Male and Female are one, there is no difference between them they both are equally important. It resonated with me so much that I found myself opening up about a story I'd never shared before.

Before we knew it, an hour and a half had passed, and it felt like mere minutes. It was incredible how listening and understanding each other's experiences brought us closer together. I left feeling inspired and grateful for the chance to learn from such an amazing woman.

I can't wait for our next conversation. There's so much more I want to learn from Lipika didi, and I'm eager to see where our journey takes us.

[Sadia Jafrin]

Thank you very much Santi didi for being so generous! 

[Santi rambari]

Sadia Apu you always give the gift of beautiful writing.  Which encourages me to read.  I look forward to the next post.