It appears that the conscience of the society at large is
now comatose, and regrettably, I am the very inseparable part of this society. Rape happens, victim either gets killed or left to survive in a pitiable condition and most often without getting justice. The culprit either moves around freely or manage to play with the law and system that puts him on trial, and again most often move around freely eyeing to rape one more person.Every
single day I read, hear and learn about the rape incidents. Since ever, such
news has disturbed me to the core level. I have always felt the yearning and
the need to do something, something I don’t know, what that something would be,
but really something that can help prevent women, girls and small babies
becoming the rape and sexual abuse victim.
Time has never ceased to move, but my thoughts of fighting for
better, has eventually seen a breakdown. I feel ashamed to agree that I find
myself a coward, who can do nothing to save my counterparts from being raped. If
I dare to admit, I have become more of a frail person, who only hopes and prays
for the safety of every being and emphasizes my kin’s security in the prayers. And
do nothing beyond reading the newspaper, regretting for the wrong done to
others, mourning for their pain, and then praying again for them to receive strength
and for others to get safe.
I often feel frustrated being the part of the world where
women are treated as an object. I feel pathetic and enervated, whenever a
thought of something evil-happening to me or my folks, crosses my mind. This was
never me. I have always been a fighter. I was a very brave and bold girl all my
life. Why have I become a limp and so wilted. If this helplessness and feeling
of being vulnerable doesn’t cease to prevail in the times to come, I don’t know,
how will I, even recognize myself?
Don’t know what, but I need to do something about it. I know
I may not be able to turn the scene 180 degree from what it is today, but I also
cannot sit and keep lamenting on each news I come across. I need to do my bit
and as best as I can. God be my strength…
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