I know know, I have 2 incomplete stories. So don't worry, I am not starting a new one. I think I have eaten enough of your brains.
It's been 4-5 days since I last visited the forum and 3 weeks, since I last saw an episode. A total ghum free world. It was then that I noticed, that my days without this show were free and happy. I didn't have the remaining angst from episodes, off screen antics and discussion. I felt light.
It seems extreme of me to proclaim that a show has the ability to do so much to me. But what we see as a mere show, is much more than that. They're emotions and dialogues that reflect the society, the mindset of the people creating them. The shows that we watch are not like age old serials where your were only connected through episodes. 21st century has made sure that these shows have a much bigger impact on our lives and it's not bad to have so.
But ghum is one show that I'd rather not be a part of my life, in any way. I have stopped watching episodes and this place is the only way I'm connected to it. As much as it hurts me to actually not interact with you again about the show or crack jokes about it or fawn over Ayesha, I have to do it. I cannot be connected to a show of such loose morals and ethics, a show that continues to put its women through horrific experiences, a show that shifts the blame on women at every given moment. A show that romanticizes abuse and mental health breakdowns. It's against my principles and I will be betraying myself if I continue. This is it for my journey with ghum, directly or indirectly.
I will complete Sai-Arjun's story in the next chapter or next 2. I know I promised much, but I find myself incapable to deliver.
I will miss you guys here but I'm still active on 2 other forums, so if you watch them, we'll talk there.
And Until a better tomorrow, if there's one.
