Reconcile

My sister was extremely upset with me over the past few days. There were undercurrents to this thanks to the torturous environment created by my father at home. My sister was not pleased when I told her that I would not be returning home in Delhi permanently until I do my PhD and satiate myself. She said that she is 32 years old and stuck with my father who is best at ensuring that you can’t entirely live in peace. She made me understand that a life in the UK is not for her and I should never be expecting be and my mum to come with me. I could understand my sister and I assured her my intentions. I could see that she was still not convinced. She was also so upset at my father and give him a glimpse of his behaviour to her. This went on for 3 days of shouting, abusing and lack of food.

I got worried about my sister and I don’t want her to be converted to my father. We have both always tried to refrain being like that parent. When my sister calmed down I convinced my sister if she would be willing to see a counsellor (previously not agreed) and then said yes. I am sure with counsellor and daily chats with me she would be mentally so much better.

We both made a point to earn enough to be able to afford another safe space for my mum, my sister and me to live in peace without abuse, bother and shouting.

Post our reconciliation, my sister suggested that because my mum isn’t able to go out as much, we take her for a car ride to all her fav places. My mum loved it.

At night we celebrated Lohri by burning some wood and walking around the fire 7 times per person. My father was drunk and high at this time and spoke nonsensical things. My sister said to avoid him but we were both anxious. This is the story of my live.