The last time I felt truly alive was years ago, when I went to my hometown for a vacation.
I’ve thought a lot about how to begin this writing so that I can pour everything I feel into one single line. And yet, I couldn’t find better words.
It’s been a while now. I was in my second year of college back then. Nothing extraordinary just my family had some work there, so I went along with them. It was the season of mustard harvest, sometime around mid-January or February. That soft winter phase when the air carries a soft chill, and the sunlight feels like a warm embrace.
I went to our farms with my best friend from the village. It was calm, beautifully silent. A kind of peace, almost unreal for me now. There was no one around, just me and nature whispering to each other. The smell of mustard flowers lingered in the air, the cold wind brushed against my face, and the sun’s rays fell gently over me. I lay down on the grass, staring at the endless sky. Clouds drifting slowly as if they had nowhere else to be, so blue, so still.
From there, I could see the plateau near our farms. I remember wondering how I spent twelve years of my life in that place but never crossed that horizontal line on the plateau. How did that happen? I was such a rebellious child. Wild, curious, always doing strange things like a wanderer. Then why did I never cross it? Why?
It was 12:30 at night when I finally decided to come down from the rooftop. It was getting late but my mind was reluctant to leave. The rooftop has become something more than just a space—it feels like a quiet escape, a place where I can finally breathe.
As I closed the rooftop door behind me, a thought struck me sharply: here I am again, locking myself in. It wasn’t just about the physical door. It was the return to silence that doesn’t comfort, the four walls that feel heavier than the night sky.
These days, the rooftop feels like the only place that understands me. Under the open sky, I find a strange kind of peace, like the wind knows what I’ve been holding in. It heals me without asking questions. But every night, I have to leave it behind and step back into the same routine—the same rooms, the same weight.
It’s strange how some places, like the rooftop, become more than spaces. They become feelings. And some doors, though small, feel like they shut down entire parts of us.
Last night, I was at a hospital. Among the quiet chaos, I saw a man holding his baby—barely one or two years old—in his arms. The child had a high fever and looked visibly weak. Suddenly, the baby began to vomit all over his father. It wasn’t just a little—it felt as if the child was coughing up his lungs.
But what stayed with me was the father's reaction. He didn’t flinch. He didn’t step back. Not even for a second did he show discomfort. His eyes were fixed on his child, full of fear, concern, and helpless love. He gently comforted the baby, as if his own pain and discomfort didn’t exist.
I usually feel uneasy watching someone vomit. But last night, I couldn’t look away. I didn’t turn my head, not even once. Something inside me shifted.
The man looked poor—his clothes worn, his eyes tired. Yet, he was doing everything in his power to get the best care for his child. At that moment, I realized: this is what unconditional love looks like. This is what being a parent means.
I thought about it long after I came home. It made me emotional, yet strangely peaceful. God created parents so that a child could face the world with an unshakable shield.
Parents – the unbeatable shield we’re all blessed with.
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A sibling relationship is one of the most cherished bonds we experience in life. Growing up together, siblings often share a unique closeness and a sense of camaraderie. They might have spent countless hours playing, sharing the same bed, and sometimes even arguing over the smallest things. From sharing a plate at dinner to borrowing each other’s clothes, siblings often grow up intertwined, finding comfort and understanding in each other's presence. But as time passes, the dynamics of these relationships frequently change.
Childhood Bonds: A Time of Innocence and Intimacy
In childhood, siblings tend to be inseparable, not just physically but emotionally. They are often each other’s first friends, playmates, and confidants. This stage is filled with joy and innocence, where sharing toys, stories, and even secrets feels natural. Siblings usually feel secure and understood in each other’s company, trusting and supporting one another without hesitation. Even when there are conflicts or arguments, they tend to be short-lived, replaced quickly by laughter or shared moments of happiness.
Adolescence and the Emergence of Individuality
During adolescence, the dynamics begin to shift as each sibling starts developing their own personality, interests, and social circles. The previously shared spaces and activities may start feeling restrictive. New friendships, school pressures, and personal interests start pulling them in different directions. As individuality grows, so do the differences in preferences, which might lead to more frequent disagreements. However, despite the clashes, the sibling bond often remains strong, grounded in shared experiences and childhood memories.
Adulthood and Growing Distances
As siblings transition into adulthood, life’s responsibilities often come to the forefront—college, careers, relationships, and personal goals begin to take priority. The natural consequence is often a reduction in time spent together, both physically and emotionally. While once they shared nearly everything, they may now struggle to find the time to communicate regularly. Geographic distance, work demands, and personal commitments create barriers that can further strain the relationship. Even when siblings live in close proximity, the focus shifts to immediate responsibilities, making regular interaction a challenge.
The Challenge of Communication
One of the most significant changes in adult sibling relationships is the reduction in communication. Where once siblings could talk freely about everything, the demands of adult life mean that conversations may become brief and infrequent. The once spontaneous laughter and heart-to-heart conversations might be replaced by formalities or brief check-ins. It's common for siblings who once shared secrets and dreams to become strangers in their own worlds.
Finding a New Normal
While the bond might seem to weaken over time, many siblings find ways to reconnect and rediscover their shared connection. This often comes during family gatherings, life events, or moments of crisis, where they realize that despite the physical and emotional distances, they still have a shared history and understanding of each other. Though they may not talk every day or share the same closeness they once did, the sibling bond can remain strong, though altered.
Embracing the Journey
The journey from childhood to adulthood is one of growth, change, and adaptation. Sibling relationships, like all relationships, require effort, patience, and understanding. While the closeness may change, and differences may grow over time, there remains a sense of loyalty and love that few other relationships can replicate. Embracing the changes and respecting each other’s individual paths can allow siblings to appreciate the unique bond they share, even as life continues to take them in different directions.
In the end, sibling relationships evolve, but the memories, love, and shared history often provide a lasting bond that can withstand the test of time, despite all the differences that emerge along the way.
Yuhin
Ledger of Silence
I was charged before I understood the price.
Pain came first, explanation never did.
They called it fate,
called it growth,
called it life
anything but theft.
I learned to bleed without sound,
to sign away parts of myself
just to keep the day moving.
What I lost was never counted.
What I endured was never recorded.
Still, the world walks free
while I carry the receipts
in my bones.
I don’t ask for balance anymore.
I exist as the unpaid amount
the proof that something was taken
and never returned.
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The last time I felt truly alive was years ago, when I went to my hometown for a vacation.
I’ve thought a lot about how to begin this writing so that I can pour everything I feel into one single line. And yet, I couldn’t find better words.
It’s been a while now. I was in my second year of college back then. Nothing extraordinary just my family had some work there, so I went along with them. It was the season of mustard harvest, sometime around mid-January or February. That soft winter phase when the air carries a soft chill, and the sunlight feels like a warm embrace.
I went to our farms with my best friend from the village. It was calm, beautifully silent. A kind of peace, almost unreal for me now. There was no one around, just me and nature whispering to each other. The smell of mustard flowers lingered in the air, the cold wind brushed against my face, and the sun’s rays fell gently over me. I lay down on the grass, staring at the endless sky. Clouds drifting slowly as if they had nowhere else to be, so blue, so still.
From there, I could see the plateau near our farms. I remember wondering how I spent twelve years of my life in that place but never crossed that horizontal line on the plateau. How did that happen? I was such a rebellious child. Wild, curious, always doing strange things like a wanderer. Then why did I never cross it? Why?
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you can just be.
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Late Nights and Locked Doors
It was 12:30 at night when I finally decided to come down from the rooftop. It was getting late but my mind was reluctant to leave. The rooftop has become something more than just a space—it feels like a quiet escape, a place where I can finally breathe.
As I closed the rooftop door behind me, a thought struck me sharply: here I am again, locking myself in. It wasn’t just about the physical door. It was the return to silence that doesn’t comfort, the four walls that feel heavier than the night sky.
These days, the rooftop feels like the only place that understands me. Under the open sky, I find a strange kind of peace, like the wind knows what I’ve been holding in. It heals me without asking questions. But every night, I have to leave it behind and step back into the same routine—the same rooms, the same weight.
It’s strange how some places, like the rooftop, become more than spaces. They become feelings. And some doors, though small, feel like they shut down entire parts of us.
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Last night, I was at a hospital. Among the quiet chaos, I saw a man holding his baby—barely one or two years old—in his arms. The child had a high fever and looked visibly weak. Suddenly, the baby began to vomit all over his father. It wasn’t just a little—it felt as if the child was coughing up his lungs.
But what stayed with me was the father's reaction. He didn’t flinch. He didn’t step back. Not even for a second did he show discomfort. His eyes were fixed on his child, full of fear, concern, and helpless love. He gently comforted the baby, as if his own pain and discomfort didn’t exist.
I usually feel uneasy watching someone vomit. But last night, I couldn’t look away. I didn’t turn my head, not even once. Something inside me shifted.
The man looked poor—his clothes worn, his eyes tired. Yet, he was doing everything in his power to get the best care for his child. At that moment, I realized: this is what unconditional love looks like. This is what being a parent means.
I thought about it long after I came home. It made me emotional, yet strangely peaceful. God created parents so that a child could face the world with an unshakable shield.
Parents – the unbeatable shield we’re all blessed with.
You Guys can follow me on Medium too for more stories
https://medium.com/@megm3238/an-unbeatable-shield-parents-2249fc8d02e9
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A sibling relationship is one of the most cherished bonds we experience in life. Growing up together, siblings often share a unique closeness and a sense of camaraderie. They might have spent countless hours playing, sharing the same bed, and sometimes even arguing over the smallest things. From sharing a plate at dinner to borrowing each other’s clothes, siblings often grow up intertwined, finding comfort and understanding in each other's presence. But as time passes, the dynamics of these relationships frequently change.
Childhood Bonds: A Time of Innocence and Intimacy
In childhood, siblings tend to be inseparable, not just physically but emotionally. They are often each other’s first friends, playmates, and confidants. This stage is filled with joy and innocence, where sharing toys, stories, and even secrets feels natural. Siblings usually feel secure and understood in each other’s company, trusting and supporting one another without hesitation. Even when there are conflicts or arguments, they tend to be short-lived, replaced quickly by laughter or shared moments of happiness.
Adolescence and the Emergence of Individuality
During adolescence, the dynamics begin to shift as each sibling starts developing their own personality, interests, and social circles. The previously shared spaces and activities may start feeling restrictive. New friendships, school pressures, and personal interests start pulling them in different directions. As individuality grows, so do the differences in preferences, which might lead to more frequent disagreements. However, despite the clashes, the sibling bond often remains strong, grounded in shared experiences and childhood memories.
Adulthood and Growing Distances
As siblings transition into adulthood, life’s responsibilities often come to the forefront—college, careers, relationships, and personal goals begin to take priority. The natural consequence is often a reduction in time spent together, both physically and emotionally. While once they shared nearly everything, they may now struggle to find the time to communicate regularly. Geographic distance, work demands, and personal commitments create barriers that can further strain the relationship. Even when siblings live in close proximity, the focus shifts to immediate responsibilities, making regular interaction a challenge.
The Challenge of Communication
One of the most significant changes in adult sibling relationships is the reduction in communication. Where once siblings could talk freely about everything, the demands of adult life mean that conversations may become brief and infrequent. The once spontaneous laughter and heart-to-heart conversations might be replaced by formalities or brief check-ins. It's common for siblings who once shared secrets and dreams to become strangers in their own worlds.
Finding a New Normal
While the bond might seem to weaken over time, many siblings find ways to reconnect and rediscover their shared connection. This often comes during family gatherings, life events, or moments of crisis, where they realize that despite the physical and emotional distances, they still have a shared history and understanding of each other. Though they may not talk every day or share the same closeness they once did, the sibling bond can remain strong, though altered.
Embracing the Journey
The journey from childhood to adulthood is one of growth, change, and adaptation. Sibling relationships, like all relationships, require effort, patience, and understanding. While the closeness may change, and differences may grow over time, there remains a sense of loyalty and love that few other relationships can replicate. Embracing the changes and respecting each other’s individual paths can allow siblings to appreciate the unique bond they share, even as life continues to take them in different directions.
In the end, sibling relationships evolve, but the memories, love, and shared history often provide a lasting bond that can withstand the test of time, despite all the differences that emerge along the way.
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"In the stillness, we find the courage to move forward."
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Even in the smallest moments, life flows on!
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