Not well
It just isn’t right. This feeling of fear, chills, sweat, pain, and tears is just not right. Once again she was beaten by her husband, this time not only her hands, she has levitated even the broom. The broom made from coconut leaves, the tree we call ‘kalpavruksh’. Has the level of beatings risen or has the level of the husband, or worse, the medium with whom he must be beaten, actually lowered?
What wrong did she do? Was he even justified in being treated this way? Why is it always the woman who has to undergo this treatment. Why are we never taught to strike back? Why does your mother say that it is okay for husbands to beat their wives? Maybe she was hit and maybe her mom too. Why does the tradition have to continue? Shouldn’t it stop right where you feel it’s not right? How many more generations will it take for women to realize that it is not okay to be beaten?
If you are abused, raise your voice to speak out instead of accepting it. It is not okay to accept abuse simply lying down. It is not okay to sit still. Women have to speak for themselves and all the women around them to have the courage to open up. Every woman should be willing to support anyone she knows who is experiencing this physical abuse. Every woman should have the courage to speak out about her physical abuse without fear of being ridiculed or belittled. Come on girls, enough is enough. We talk about women’s empowerment and women’s freedom, but not only the lower strata of society are exploited, it is also the women around you, maybe your own neighbor, your own friend, your own aunt or even the maid. who works at your house or your daughter. or even yourself.
Speak up before it’s too late. Talk as long as you can. Speak before you die with your mouth shut and let this tradition of abuse be passed on to your daughter. Speak because this voice is yours. Advocate for children who need to learn how to treat their mother. Stand up for the children who need to learn to treat your wife and daughter. Speak up because it’s the least we can do. A single voice can bring a revolution. Be the change you want to see.