This is a statement we hear quite often both from the young and the old alike... Flexibility, the adaptability to mould oneself is increasing and decreasing at the same time. It is increasing perhaps in the adults today, that is, the previous generation. With the advent of the tech-age, our parents find it difficult to relate to our generation. What I have seen around is that the women of that era have rather adapted themselves well to this current world, to us and our lives. My mother has done that quite a bit. Actually, her case is no different...
She has spend her prime time and about 50% of her life taking care of her family- the in-laws, husband, children etc etc. She is a perfect example of a perfect womanhood whose been an excellent daughter, wife, sister, mother, friend, guide......... but all her life, she never met and did anything for herself. She did not think it to be important enough to form and nurture a relationship with her own self, so much so, she never even prepared a dish to her liking.
Her twentys was a lot of fun with education being her priority and recreational activities defined her life then. Life changed rather too dramatically for her and kitchen became her life.
After 30 years, we decided to make her breathe now. She will now pursue her interests in life after three decades and she is ready to take this fun challenging roller coaster ride by giving a head-start to her passions now.
Mum, I realise it is difficult for you. When a 4-year old just around and says, "thats' the way I do it!", we know it is his comfort zone to do things the way he is used to doing and does not wish to come out of his shell. But here you are whose ready to take off ;-) and face the world when not much is in your favour.
I wish you luck and I pray for you. I bow down for it is a courageous act which can be thought by only a woman of your virtues...
Kudos, Mommy!!! :-)
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