A life between love and silence
“A Life Between Love, Silence, and Strength” My name is Anaya. I’m a woman from Tamil Nadu, married for five years, a mother, a dreamer, and someone who often feels deeply—but rarely says everything aloud. From the outside, my life may look simple: I wake up, clean the house, care for my baby, drink tea, cook meals, and talk to my husband when he calls. But inside me, there’s a world full of thoughts, emotions, and silent strength. Some days, my husband calls me and speaks sweetly. I feel like I still matter, like I still hold a place in his heart. On those days, my heart glows. But then there are nights of silence. No call. No message. I wait quietly, holding my phone, pretending I’m not checking it again and again. I ask myself, “Why am I not enough today?” Still, I continue. Because my strength isn’t in fighting loudly—it’s in carrying love even when I feel forgotten. It’s in hugging my baby tighter, making tea for myself, and reminding my heart, “Anaya, you are not just a wife. You...