Originally posted by: Mountains_Lakes
Agree to this to some aspect, and respectfully disagree to other.
Agree with Rishita being breadwinner and doesn't need to juggle both duties. But what with her being so shocked about putting away food after she was done eating so it doesn't go bad. It's common sense and my parents know and expect all of us to remember to put it up and tidy the place.
Also, she took responsibility of Suman. A. How can she not know that Suman needs help with bathroom. Is she really in her own world and lala land all the time? They had one bathroom until recently and that was in aangan. Did she never see suman going to the bathroom with help of Dhara or Gaumbi? Suman can move her hands, so she probably just needs help sitting on the toilet. Did she never see GauRa helping her get ready in the morning? How would Dhara know that Rishita didn't know that inspite of living in the same house.
And I understand you can get caretakers. But you'd need help at some point. Again, to retiterate, Dhara asked Rishita if she'd be able to handle it and Rishita said she would. If she thinks she couldn't handle it, why did she take the responsibility? At first, it may seem like they may have gone overboard in attacking her, but in the kitchen scene, she started that convo with defensiveness. She didn't need to get so defensive and her line about what else she could have done even if she heard Suman made it seem like she wasn't really sorry. She had to wheel her to the bathroom and help her sit on the toilet with some support.
About diapers,you make a good point, but I don't think it's always not equivalent to humiliation. It depends on the individual wearing it and how they feel. If someone was 100% bed ridden, I'd Understand. But Suman can sit in a wheelchair on her own from her bed. So I assume she can help herself a bit with someone's help and take care of her own business. She just needs help getting to the toilet. So why should she have to wear diapers if she doesn't want to and using bathroom is not a bad option?
I would have been of the similar opinion as yours, had I not been in somewhat similar situation. Everything hit completely differently.
Hi ML. 🤗
First of all, take a big hug! I talk from a space of complete love, empathy and dignity,; hun I love you, you know that and lots of strength to you 🤗
I agree with all the points that you make here. I am operating from a space of personal experiences. I have been a sole caregiver and have maintained the household from class 7th onwards for my Ma and my grandfather later. Unfortunately, he passed away just 4 days before my wedding. So, we had a wedding and a funeral simultaneously. But, that's another story.
My Ma’s disability started slowly and then finally bedridden when I was in 12th. I have burnt my fingers, and trust me; Adult diapers are for emergencies only.
My Ma, despite being mobile again, can't walk fast and wears it whenever she is alone in the house or going out to the markets.
The point I am making here if destigmatising the usage of medical support or care. I carry oxygen Cans with me and invite curious eyes everytime.
I do not deny Rishita’s wrongdoings. But, she was guilty, and she was fervently apologising till a point when she got frustrated too.
Many people aren't cut out for patient care. My sister is a live example. She was petite and could barely help Ma physically; neither she could bear the stench of urine etc. Does that make her a bad daughter, and I would have ended up lashing at her?
The best possible situation would have been to comfort her and tell her it's okay, Rishita, but sometimes you have to be more careful. I don't particularly like Dhara, but I felt she deserves peace and house help, and so does Rishita need not be bummed for a mistake she did.
No, right? It's okay not to know things and yet be dealt with caution and not hurled with accusations.
I agree Rishita has her la la land, but she can't be hung for that.
I forget to keep the food in the fridge all the time, but I can't be killed for that.
Anyway, 🤗I tagree with all your points, hun. Much love to you again 🤗
I hope 🙏 everything becomes better for you! More courage, strength and love.