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I’m deeply grateful and feel so liberated today. 1/n
I can finally acknowledge that after 16 years of wonderful solitude - that I would always cherish – that I have found the love of my life. 2/n
Though my parents privately accepted where my heart lay, they were firmly in the “log-kya-kahenge” camp. In accordance with their wishes, I kept quiet about it. 3/n
To all my friends who I haven’t kept in touch with the last year or so, this is why I could not call. It would be a hollow conversation without telling you all. Please share a drink this evening in my name – I will be thinking of and missing you. 4/n
This morning my parents said they wanted to tell our immediate family about it. It’s taken a while, but they are finally comfortable, happy and proud to share in my decision completely. 5/n
By 40, I learnt that freedom is fundamental to happiness. To free yourself from judgement by others, not be held to others’ expectations / opinions – just your own. At 46 I learnt that acceptance by those you care about is also important to happiness. 6/n
Apologies to those who thought this was going to be a science-thread. I know my colleagues and students are probably thinking I’ve had one mimosa too many and shortly due to pass out. But I only had coffee. 7/n
It’s been a month of papers with tough reviews, grants needing revisions, group members being passed up for recognitions (basically business as usual). In short, non-stop messages of not-good-enough-kid-come-back-later. (we will!) 8/n
The month just ended with the biggest affirmation that I am good enough, was always good enough and will always be good enough to two important people. I don’t know who needs to hear/read this, but don’t give up – stick to it. They will all come around. 9/n
I am deeply grateful and feel so liberated today. 10/n
