Almost 3 months since we lost Akhil and things are so different.
Two days ago,I was speaking at a workshop for writing, as a contributor to the Chicken Soup series and as I spoke,I realised things have changed so much in 3 months.
Over three months ago...
Did I know I would reach out to families, I didn't know, who were in shock and trauma? NO!
Did I know I would be reaching out to them and like minded folks to set up Beyond Carlton? NO!
Did I know I would be able to work on my vision of giving back to society? NO!
Did I know that I would be meeting the Police Commissioner and the CM ever? NO!
Did I know I would ever write? NO!
Did I know I would have old friends whom I had lost contact for years,who would reconnect and support my cause? NO!
Did I know the media would be interested in what I was saying?NO!
Did I know there would be so many new friends[some much younger than me] I would make? NO!
Did I know I would be writing for the Chicken Soup series? NO!
As I was saying to someone, there is surely good out of the bad here!
The world has well meaning people in abundance.
However,a question a media person asked me,left me a little dumbfounded:
Where do I get the strength to do, what I am trying to do?
My answer was,I don't know!
23rd Feb., has been a life changing moment for sure!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
10 weeks on...
Today is 10 weeks since the incident. Each day is still as bad the day it happened.Sometimes, I almost feel that it is untrue and he may just return.Guess, its wishful thinking!
Last Tuesday, we went to meet the CM finally and we did gain some traction on the investigation and compensation. I am hoping I can be of some help to some of the families.Our meeting with the Namma Bengaluru Foundation was also good and they have offered to get us connected to one of their lawyers.
This is a long journey not a simple battle for justice.I guess what will differentiate the men from the boys would be the staying power in this long race.
We missed Akhil for Mother's day, but a friend ensured Arpita didn't miss her brother this time and made sure a gift was there.These little touches make life worthwhile isn't it?Another gift from Akhil's close friend surely made Nithya feel good!
Like I said, in my last post, out of this adversity of ours has come a discovery of good around.We hope this stays with us forever as it provides us strength to take each step.
Last Tuesday, we went to meet the CM finally and we did gain some traction on the investigation and compensation. I am hoping I can be of some help to some of the families.Our meeting with the Namma Bengaluru Foundation was also good and they have offered to get us connected to one of their lawyers.
This is a long journey not a simple battle for justice.I guess what will differentiate the men from the boys would be the staying power in this long race.
We missed Akhil for Mother's day, but a friend ensured Arpita didn't miss her brother this time and made sure a gift was there.These little touches make life worthwhile isn't it?Another gift from Akhil's close friend surely made Nithya feel good!
Like I said, in my last post, out of this adversity of ours has come a discovery of good around.We hope this stays with us forever as it provides us strength to take each step.
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