There are three stories that we tell. The first, the story we tell ourselves. The second, the story we tell others. The third, the story others tell about us.
What a story! It breaks my heart to read it as a parent and as a teacher. It is rare to read the story of a child. To go back to the classroom and to remember what schooling did to us. What we loved and hated about it and how we grew up slowly through the grades. What a warrior you are!❤️
Thank you for reading so intimately Alaknanda. Despite a few falls and bruises, I deeply cherish my school life. It shaped me to be who I am today in many ways. So I wouldn’t take away the heartache of this 10 year old. How else will she find her voice? We are all warriors in our stories. Even when we come back lost and wounded, we are warriors, still.
The number of stories we've hidden from our adults! I'm so happy you gave your's just the right spot here :) Thank you for sharing your bravery and confidence, Rituparna!
You grip me and move me to tears. Everything about the way you communicate your stories are magical. I hope to meet you one day. Moved to say the least… and hugs to the 10 year old you.
What a story! It breaks my heart to read it as a parent and as a teacher. It is rare to read the story of a child. To go back to the classroom and to remember what schooling did to us. What we loved and hated about it and how we grew up slowly through the grades. What a warrior you are!❤️
Thank you for reading so intimately Alaknanda. Despite a few falls and bruises, I deeply cherish my school life. It shaped me to be who I am today in many ways. So I wouldn’t take away the heartache of this 10 year old. How else will she find her voice? We are all warriors in our stories. Even when we come back lost and wounded, we are warriors, still.
That's well said and made me think! But still I dream of classrooms that are full of joy, not fear😊🩵
Oh! I’m with you on that 100%! A large part of my life is dedicated towards joyful classrooms.
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This is so powerful Rituparna.
This held many lessons for me.
Loved the story and the writing.
Hugs to the 10 year old you and to the current you!
The trauma that we hide . I am glad you taught yourself . I was there in your school with you ,feeling your dread and joy.
Thank you for believing my story Farah.
What a great story. And the perfect time to tell it 💜
Thank you Natasha! Stepping out of Ochre Sky Writing Workshops, I am now sorting my story bag. So many stories that have never been told.
The number of stories we've hidden from our adults! I'm so happy you gave your's just the right spot here :) Thank you for sharing your bravery and confidence, Rituparna!
Thank you for reading Sanobar. I feel we should write a series of posts about the 10 year olds.
Thank you for reading Suruchi…we should all write to defend our 10 year old selves.
You grip me and move me to tears. Everything about the way you communicate your stories are magical. I hope to meet you one day. Moved to say the least… and hugs to the 10 year old you.