Chapter 45: chapter 45

AUTHOR'S HUMBLE NOTEThis was a female protagonist lead story with the theme of the rebirth of the inner self. I don't know how it would appeal to the audience. I have used the first-person narrative to express myself. The names mentioned have been changed to maintain some privacy otherwise I have addressed my relatives as they are. The pandemic had taken a toll on many lives. It had touched everybody irrespective of caste, colour or creed in some way or the other. Its aftermath was more dangerous than its inception. I have heard stories where people are still suffering from its aftermath. It is very difficult to pen down discreetly the loss of a person. I started the story with a lot of apprehension in my mind. There was a dual conflict running in my thoughts. I want my story to reach many readers as far as possible so that someone suffering from mental illness may find inspiration. I have emphasised elaborately the recovery phase of my husband. A step-by-step description is provided to make the concept clear.Depression, anxiety, fear, and hallucinations are all related to one another. If anybody experiences symptoms as mentioned in my story kindly consult a psychiatrist and remember Depression never comes with a cause. In our case, it came in the form of covid and long covid. Do not wait for the last hour. It is curable if treated within a suitable time otherwise the problem exaggerates. Don't feel shy to speak openly about it.There is a touch of love, horror, suspense, ghost and supernatural elements in my story. I hope my readers find it gripping and interesting. My story can be considered a different tale of love between a husband and a wife. That was our trying and testing time. We dealt with it with all our might. Mutual cooperation is required to keep the flow in the relationship. This year on November 27 we completed two decades of marital bliss and here I completed writing about our unconditional bonding, love, care, trust and support. It was not always a bed of roses, the thorns also pricked us in different walks of life. Throughout his mental weakness, my husband wanted me only as the first person beside him.I am on the verge of completing my doctoral thesis. My husband has been an inspiration to me. He had been more concerned than my supervisor in accomplishing my task. This year, innumerable children got enrolled in my school. Parents are all praised and satisfied with their child's performance. My husband is doing well in his business. We all are doubly vaccinated. My mother-in-law received her supplementary booster shot. However, I faced some technical issues, this year. I think it is best to forget and move ahead. No use lamenting the past. May God bless us all.My sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude to all those of you who have read all the parts of my series. This is the first time I have written such a long series in Pratilipi. I visualised writing 30 parts but the flow and my personal experiences kept me going. A writer puts her heart and soul into the story that she writes. I have seen that very few writers are comfortable penning creative non-fiction. I have laid bare my emotions and my life in front of my readers. The only thing we need as a writer is your valuable feedback in the form of ratings and reviews that keep us going. I am extremely thrilled to see the read count on my stories increasing. The numbers get stuck in my heart and I remember the calculations by heart. Sounds funny!! We write to be read. It helps us grow as a writer.Once again a big thank you to one and all. Adulations to the Pratilipi editorial team for conducting such competitions which help me to sharpen my writing skills. Do read, re-read, select the worthy rating and review accordingly so that I may know your views and interact with all my readers. Let's stay connected.Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who had been a strong support throughout my writing journey.Goodbye, see you again in my next series!!