Swati, you’re my girl. All’s good for me with everyone. And by the way, I am so senior to all. I am one of your elder aunties. I’m in awe of Arpita, and the rest of you that have so much insight into human nature at your young ages. I’m not sure I was that aware at your ages.
But feelings just weren’t expressed publicly or delved into like today when I was your ages. Women were just beginning to find their voices and demand equality. Men were more stoic and very different in parenting styles. Marriages were not as equal in terms of partnerships as the couples today. The man still determined the way one lived even more so than today.
I’m still extremely surprised at myself for engaging in the Forum. I have never ever done anything remotely like this let alone with a culture that is not my own. However, I have lived and worked in Asia (not India) in my past so don’t feel out of my element too badly and I am learning a lot. And I have spent time in India due to family connections.
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