Women who shaped my life.
Dear Mommy and Mumma, I owe everything I am today to you. The simple meals my grandmother prepared, like curd rice, instilled in me a preference for uncomplicated food. The diverse dishes my mother cooked taught me to appreciate local and authentic cuisine. From childhood, the consistent haircuts I received allowed me to break free from gender stereotypes. I was never bound by strict rules of fasting or worshipping any specific deity, which has enabled me to approach religious matters with a more open and logical mind. Despite being raised in a conservative environment, the freedom to think, explore, and question was always encouraged by these two remarkable women in my life. My upbringing fostered a simple yet rational outlook, imbued with a feminist perspective, cheers to your guidance. You, the women in my life, have been my foundation ! Emotions persist beyond words; hence, my feelings for you will forever remain incomplete, overflowing with abundance. Happy Women's Day ! Love ...