365 days in Sydney

 365 days- another revolution of the earth around the sun-witness to change of seasons.

This was an unanticipated duration in an unknown domain under strange conditions.

Sydney was an abrupt,unprecedented calling under unforseen circumstances in July last year.
With a suitcase of warm clothes packed only for a few weeks, I landed on the soil of Australia in the peak of its winter - 
a distressed mind hazier than the spooky frigid nights, feebler than a new born just out of its mother's womb-  vulnerable anxious afraid.
Unfamiliar with the laws of the land, ignorant to the culture & lifestyle of its habitants I braved into an exhausting battle with anguish & resentment yet determined to raise a voice against injustice, cruelty and disgrace.
When injustice abounds it creates room for more injustice and when overlooked they  aggravate into bigger societal issues causing irreparable damage.
Silence is not the solution. I chose the road less travelled and soldiered on.

The visa did not permit me to stay longer than 3 months but grounds compelled an extension and I was granted. 

My experiences went from exposure of shocking revelations to encounters of ugly manipulation at its highest magnitude & back- stabbing that surpasses one's imagination.
Notwithstanding, in this course of time came unexpected life-changing events, new  associations and some soul connections too!
 
Having gained a mountain of learnings,  personal growth, whole- hearted acceptance, unconditional love & SO much appreciation from strangers who are friends I trust and friends who I now call family in Sydney, I'm back in India to my home after a year.
My aged parents sighed my absence but didn't  complain -they had my back. Family & friends awaited my return patiently, well- wishers were with me in spirit sending their thoughts & blessings.
To make specific mentions wouldn't be possible for those who extended overwhelming support, empathized with my trauma, were my source of courage, assured me so I didn't feel desolated & bereft, expressed incredible gestures that made me smile through my difficult days, reminded me of my worth every time I was broken & dispirited.
Time is the best healer but healing doesn't promise a timeline.
That said, compassion and kindness nurse wounds profoundly.

The universe loves gratitude-
These special people will be exceptionally close to my heart as they are deeply thanked, always remembered and their memories cherished.

When safety is paramount and the goal of a mother is to protect her child she is armed with the power and resilience she needs.
We successfully dodged the bullets coming from the adversaries, challenged every provocation to drive us out, stood fierce against all odds without giving up to emerge winners with fortitude, dignity & honor in a foreign land. 


Survival is victory.


 

Comments

  1. Rachna9 September 2023 at 18:35

    There is nothing tougher than a mother's love. They say, hell hath no fury than a woman scorned. I say, nothing in hell can stop a mother protecting her child!

    Bully for you. Stand tall in your victory

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  2. Soniasehgal611 September 2023 at 19:35

    Thank you Rachna. Courage comes from honesty.

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