The Collective

Always wanted to talk about this..but never did.. Always wanted to complain 'bout this..but never did.. Always wanted to give a voice to these thoughts..But neva did... Then why now? After seeing this post by TEAL The fairer Sex , cudn't help breaking the silence.. It left me with burning rage,left me infuriated.. Such topics always Bring back al' those bad memories which wer pushed into the dungeon of darkness.. Bring back those memories of silent tears and burning helplessness... Bring back the memories of dat night when al of us girls cuddled up in a room to share the worst times of their lives. We were stunned to know dat all of us shared similar experiences..not even a single girl is spared.. jus becoz we don't talk 'bout it doesn't mean we've never been subjected to it. Truth is, we've simply chosen to shut up and grit our teeth. You expect to confront harrassment everywhere...in crowded buses,in theatres,at office ,on roads,in public places and...

This is for all the women out there. and few of the men too. Why the hell do people get married (or rather "married off" is a word most often used in case of women.) by the age of 21 or some even when they are younger. The legal age limit may be 18 for women and 21 for men. But that doesnt mean you should go and marry the next person you see after the legal limit. THINK A LITTLE. I am not saying that every person gets married immediatley after his/her education. But seeing two of my classmates(a guy and a girl. but not to each other :p ) getting married in the last six months, I am beginning to have my doubts. Most parents want to 'marry off' thier children as soon as they can. They think it is a burden that they can no longer hold, any longer after thier child graduates. But why, the hell, cant they realise that raising a child for 21years is a good job in itself. and let them make thier own decisions from then on!! Ok i do agree that parents are ready to feed thier ...