Arylie FF: Full circle, Chapter 21, note updated on Pg 94 - Page 59

Originally posted by: egle

I gotta be honest here. I got to the second paragraph and I had to take a break before reading more.

This chapter hits a little too close to home. I'm losing a friend to cancer and life after death is something I've contemplated in the quietness of the night for the last few years. Perhaps faith or religion is a crutch to allow yourself a reprieve from the fear of the unknown, but what of those who don't subscribe to these beliefs?

I can see that you've given this a lot of thought as well. Perhaps it's because of your profession or maybe experiences, but the fact remains that the questions you've made Malini ask are universal. And they don't have just one answer.

It's shocking yet not, how children accept the concept of death faster than you'd think. That has been my experience as well. Neel's resilience, I suspect, is what will help heal Aditya, Imlie and Aryan post Malini's death.

Nicely done, M.

I am so very sorry to hear about your friend. I have certainly met my share of atheists at the end of their lives and they ponder the very same questions. There are no real answers though. They do not seem to struggle any harder than those who care more spiritual, fo what it's worth. I have always been honest with my patients when they open that particular door. Knowledge is empowerment. Sometimes this means allowing tears and silence, holding steady in that space. 🤷🏻‍♀️ medical students and most physicians will tell you silence is uncomfortable. We are always tempted to ask more questions or simply say something but over the years, I have learnt to hold that silence though. It speaks louder than words. I let our eyes and touch speak instead.

We all will continue to live, egle. Even if you are a nonbeliever, our bodies turn to dust or ashes, that nurture the earth and grow life again. We are all one in a way, made of the very same elements that out universe is made of, aren't we? So even if you don't believe in the soul, and you believe your essence is more elemental, you will continue on. There is a lovely book by Thich Nhat Hanh called the Art of Living. If you do not believe in Karma/Gita, this is another one that makes you think deeply about life and death. I highly recommend it I'd you haven't already read it. 🤗 love M

Great to see you update 😊

Amazingly written.....Its Awesome.....how u present your story and everyone feelings....it inspire me to write a story..... I have written os.... This ITV(Arylie) is the first couple inspired me to write......I have just written OS and TS.... I have a plot in mind but due to exm at june I will not able to write it now... I will post 1-2 OS every month....after exm I will post the story.....but yours r beautiful..... Update soon....😊❤️

Hey M,

You really made bawl at the end. Hats off. Malini and Aditya both are realising many things. Good for them. Aryan and Imlie are sweethearts.

From starting to end of the chapter this whole story was so so emotional... From malini story it feel pain for her also due to her mother her life has become hell and now this cancer whole life she had get pain... Now when she want to be with her son life is giving her the payback of her deeds to imlie.. Whatever she has done to her ...

Next you are right life isn't in our hand so as death one has just to accept it that we can't do of it only accept the reality but for small kid is not so easy to say that his mother is dying or may die soon how a little child must be feeling...

I can relate this bcoz i had lost my mom recently so i can feel neel pain more now..😔😔

Originally posted by: Priti1610

From starting to end of the chapter this whole story was so so emotional... From malini story it feel pain for her also due to her mother her life has become hell and now this cancer whole life she had get pain... Now when she want to be with her son life is giving her the payback of her deeds to imlie.. Whatever she has done to her ...

Next you are right life isn't in our hand so as death one has just to accept it that we can't do of it only accept the reality but for small kid is not so easy to say that his mother is dying or may die soon how a little child must be feeling...

I can relate this bcoz i had lost my mom recently so i can feel neel pain more now..😔😔

I am so sorry to hear about your Mum, Priti! You are right, no matter how old we get, to a parent their child is always their baby and to a child they are always the same mom and dad they knew as kids. The grief is real. Breathe, my love, talk about it, time makes the pain fade but the ache stays. We have all had our share if losses, but it's their teachings that we carry forward that keeps them alive, no? Everytime I fold my clothes neatly and put them away, I remember my dad and how meticulous he was. The same way I remember him everytime I show my son how to wear his Tshirt the right way starting inside out ....a trick my father taught me when I was little. Good memories, sweetheart. Hold on to them. ❤️ M

This was beautiful as always. Her questions are incredibly realistic and neel’s convo with arylie was equally so. It’s interesting because her counterpart did pass in the original but I highly doubt leena handled it with even a tenth of care as you did. But I think the shows malini could have made it here, herself. If her mother wasn’t who she is, if she had learned to let go of owning adi, bc it’s not love that she feels for him. What a wonderful chapter to read before I sleep! (I love arpita giving him the note but am wondering if she will learn of aryans original hatred of him and why?)

Originally posted by: mltr16

I am so sorry to hear about your Mum, Priti! You are right, no matter how old we get, to a parent their child is always their baby and to a child they are always the same mom and dad they knew as kids. The grief is real. Breathe, my love, talk about it, time makes the pain fade but the ache stays. We have all had our share if losses, but it's their teachings that we carry forward that keeps them alive, no? Everytime I fold my clothes neatly and put them away, I remember my dad and how meticulous he was. The same way I remember him everytime I show my son how to wear his Tshirt the right way starting inside out ....a trick my father taught me when I was little. Good memories, sweetheart. Hold on to them. ❤️ M

Bold : How would you ask a person to cope up if the other person who is left behind after their death, doesn't have any memories at all M ? Is there any consolation for them, I wonder. Any way for them to handle the bitterness of being left behind and the regret that follows ?

Thank you for the tag M ! And sorry, this time I don't have any words for your update. I was prepared to be emotionally wrecked and cry, but still this hit too close to home, so words possibly won't be able to express or do justice to whatever I feel or have to say.

Originally posted by: CaffeineMuggle

Bold : How would you ask a person to cope up if the other person who is left behind after their death, doesn't have any memories at all M ? Is there any consolation for them, I wonder. Any way for them to handle the bitterness of being left behind and the regret that follows ?

It could be a blessing in disguise actually...

we only feel the loss of things we have once had.

taking example of neel here.... he's 5 most people memories start building at this age, he'll remember his mom for a few years...

but in long scheme of life like 10-15-20 years... he might not remember her but only remember imlie masi being there for him always... hence she's his mom regardless the actual relationship

or if and when his dad got remarried and him and step mom are able to build a relationship then her....

don't you think the loss is lesser that way???

Yes exactly every single word is true... The lesson they have taught his will remain with us they are the best memories we have for life time.. Here i have taken all my mom lessons how she used to tackle problem of life and my god grace i get her cooking skills now in my dna that i evey time cook food for my family they remember my mum... This is the bestest thing ever happened to me... Thanks for feeling my pain... Love you dear