A period is definitely better than cancer! That was funny, but also sad, because of how education was then. I hope it got better for other generations.
For my daughter I am happy that we can have talks about this when the time comes, so she's prepared. If not with me, then with her mother. However, it will also mean she has to find inspiration for wonderful stories such as this in other things. Hopefully as human-natured as this.
A wonderfully written retelling of this story, Reena.
Hi Reena, I love your post. It brought back the fragrance of childhood in India.
I’m a filmmaker and was wondering if you write screenplays. I’m on the look out for feature length content. Do write to me on Bhavna@wsgpictures.com. If this interests you. Looking forward to hearing from you
OMG! That must have been terrifying for her! For any girl who wasn't/isn't educated about her body. Ugh. I had two older sisters plus a very vocal mom. When I got my first period it was July 4 and my mom said, Independence Day! You're a woman now. I probably said, Ew.
It's a magnificent and very realistic post, based on the reality of a country where sex education and female sexuality still seem to be a huge taboo. The poet Rupi Kaur talks a lot about this. Thanks for the brave post Reena
Sidebar: I wonder if writers truly understand, or appreciate, how their words can affect others - stories or cookbooks, poems or pontifications. There is a certain immortality in that, one which I find by turns soothing AND daunting.
A period is definitely better than cancer! That was funny, but also sad, because of how education was then. I hope it got better for other generations.
Remember our first lesson about the same, by a well meaning cousin..😂😂
For my daughter I am happy that we can have talks about this when the time comes, so she's prepared. If not with me, then with her mother. However, it will also mean she has to find inspiration for wonderful stories such as this in other things. Hopefully as human-natured as this.
A wonderfully written retelling of this story, Reena.
I remember that piece you shared last year - very relatable :)
Fantastic! Looking forward to your email.
Hi Reena, I love your post. It brought back the fragrance of childhood in India.
I’m a filmmaker and was wondering if you write screenplays. I’m on the look out for feature length content. Do write to me on Bhavna@wsgpictures.com. If this interests you. Looking forward to hearing from you
OMG! That must have been terrifying for her! For any girl who wasn't/isn't educated about her body. Ugh. I had two older sisters plus a very vocal mom. When I got my first period it was July 4 and my mom said, Independence Day! You're a woman now. I probably said, Ew.
It's a magnificent and very realistic post, based on the reality of a country where sex education and female sexuality still seem to be a huge taboo. The poet Rupi Kaur talks a lot about this. Thanks for the brave post Reena
This is a wonderful post, Reena.
Sidebar: I wonder if writers truly understand, or appreciate, how their words can affect others - stories or cookbooks, poems or pontifications. There is a certain immortality in that, one which I find by turns soothing AND daunting.
Thanks for reminding me of that...
Thank you, Reena. I am going to order that cookbook!