Address Emotions Rightly!

18th Oct 2023

"You may have heard the news about rape, read about it in the newspaper or on social media. Everyone says the culprit should be punished, hung to death, left to open public, and things like that. But does anyone think of what the girl goes through? Till what level are you guys going to stoop down to gain TRP and views? The result is just declared and although she seems satisfied, there is a whole lot of internal healing she has to go through now. The eyes filled with sympathy, the torture of judgments, crumbled identity, and crushed self-confidence, she will have to deal with all of it. Her so-called fiance trapped her, do you think she will be able to trust men ever again? There will be a time when she will come out openly and talk about her journey and healing, but for now please allow her time some personal time to cope with her loss and get back to normal. I hope you will cooperate. Thank you." says Arunima to the press reporters who stood outside the court to record Roshani's statement after the judgment. Arunima holds Roshani's hand and says, "Come, Roshani, let's go."



Roshani, who felt like no one understood what was going through was astonished to see Arunima talk so strictly in her favor. The feeling of being understood for what we are going through, by others, that too unsaid, is way too precious! Roshani felt valued, heard, and important. They make their move towards Aanchal. After reaching Roshani has the most peaceful sleep. The next morning she woke up late and missed the Yoga session with Smita. Aanchal, driven and run by women has a very women-centric lifestyle. Roshani feels guilty of missing the yoga session but Arunima pacifies her with a hot cup of morning chai! After taking the first sip Roshani asks, "Mam what do you think I can do here? Or otherwise in career?"
Arunima, with a smile, asks her, "Are you ready to take the next step?" Roshani, clueless of why Arunima asked her, "Don't you think so?" "Most of the time, we take up things to keep ourselves distracted, and then our incomplete healing causes our behavior to change. Smita is a professional counselor. She is the first one to counsel everyone who came here. She does not charge for it here, you should have a couple of sessions with her, I believe."
Roshani who is in a confused state of mind, replies, "I will think about it."