Everyone made fun of her, called her weird names; whistled and booed at her.
Tatia was fed up with her life; it was a horror going through the everyday mockery - her life was hell.
She considered ending her life, it was not easy when even her relatives made fun of her.
'Maybe, if you get rid of those weird doll collections, people will consider you 'normal', her sister was nastiest of them all.
'Oh Mum, how I wish you were here,' Tatia would cry into her pillows every night.
Only her deceased mother was the one who never bullied her.
To be considered "normal": that's what every child craves. Less so when they become adults
ReplyDeletechildren are at the most vulnerable age...they always want acceptance
DeleteThis was uite sad and such a heart tug....
ReplyDeletethanks for reading...
DeleteSad. Hope Tatia finds a happy ending at some point.
ReplyDeletesure, she will
DeleteThat's so sad, Nandini. Hopefully she can eventually find people who will love her for who she is.
ReplyDeleteshe definitely will, thanks for reading :-)
DeleteDear Nandini,
ReplyDeleteSuch a sad story. People should mind their own business.
Shalom,
Rochelle
such people do exist, sadly
DeleteNot caring about whether you are considered normal is an achievement to strive for.
ReplyDeleteyea...she'll learn, thanks :-)
Deletewhat a sad story. well-written though.
ReplyDeletethanks for reading...
DeleteOh, how heartbreaking. Here's hoping she finds the strength to get past the bullies and be her own strong person one day.
ReplyDeleteyeah, she'll come out stronger...thanks!
DeleteBullying is such a big problem nowadays and not just in school or college. Nicely crafted tale.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so so very sad. And that line at the end. Heartbreaking. Very well written.
ReplyDeleteLaurie (Solothefirst)
Poignant
ReplyDeleteSuch a heartbreaking story. Standing up to bullies in the family is next to impossible for a child.
ReplyDeleteThat was me, ghlearner, above.
DeleteI never had to suffer bullying as a child, and if memory serves me correctly, I cannot picture anyone in particular that was bullied in my elementary school days. I do not know if we are more entitled and thus bully more openly now, or if I was just blind.
ReplyDeleteThis is heartbreaking!
ReplyDeletePeople can be horrible to each other, especially kids.
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