“Even if a wolf dons sheep’s clothing. It still remains a wolf.”
Gayu has heard this thrown on her multiple times. Though she puts a brave face, it hurts her immensely. It has been years yet she is judged and ridiculed. She was a victim yet treated as an offender.
Her aging parents are worried now. With time they have started regretting their support to the only child.
“Were they wrong to support their only child when she stood up for all right reasons?”
Gayu had joined an esteemed college for graduation. Days were blissful until Rajesh saw her. He started following her everywhere. Gayu was unaware of things around her or rather she turned a blind eye on that matter. Things turned sour when Rajesh proposed her and she turned him down.
A simple rejection injured his phony ego. He acted like an obsessed jilted lover. Even attempted molesting her. Gayu took legal action. Her parents stood by her decision.
Talks denigrating Gayu spread like fire in the small town. People judged the girl without even knowing the story. Her true nature is never acknowledged. Is it that easy to ridicule because she was a woman?
We talk about equality, girl child education, and women empowerment. Yet when women like Gayu take a stand on their dignity, all jump to judge them. A woman is brutally attacked. Can we just support them in their fight instead of bullying them? The story is based on true incidents. Characters name are changed here.
Word count: 196
This post is written as part of the #WoWe Blog Hop hosted by Mayuri and Rashi. Here one can share a story within 200 words on the given prompt. This is my entry for Week 4 based on the picture prompt at the start of this post. Do share your views in comments.
We should share such inspirational stories more infact. It reminds me one incident during my college days. If someone proposed you that doesn’t mean you have to agree with that person always. But male ego hurts. I know this very well. And I support those brave girls always
That is quite an interesting take on the prompt. Like the message in it.
Your story has a strong message. Yes as a society we all need to be stop being judgemental. Great take on a prompt.
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Bravo to Gayu. we need more women like her. Wish the society also change its mindset.
I feel things are changing and more & more girls are now taking stand & coming out to speak up breaking all the barriers. But it’s not easy for many when there’s no support from the society, when they are judged for the right choices. I loved your take on the prompt.
This is an interesting prompt and I loved the way you have written this and touched the heart as it really happens!!
You know what angers us the most….that these things are really happening with most girls on an everyday basis!
So touched by this story.Wish our society give their love and support to all such women instead of just ridiculing them.
(Snehalata Jain)
This is really true. Even today, anything happen it’s girl fault. Why? Boys do nothing,they are pure?
Yes we need to support girls
That is an interesting take on the prompt. Unfortunately, women do suffer immensely, and they are rarely in the wrong.
Gayu might find herself standing alone but the fact that she had courage to face her stalker and molester is a brave thing to do. I hope her parents don’t make her feel let down because of what people think.
Its absolutely sad to know that its based on real story. World in general and India in particular is way behind the true spirit of “Gender Eqaulity”. It makes my head hang low when I hear about this callous nature and jaundiced outlook of our bigoted society.
Loved your take on the prompt, Pragnya. You said so much, in such few words! Bravo to Gayu, and to you!
Thank you for writing for #WoWe.
Sad reality .But you have penned it with courage.We can only try to break the glass ceilings
I agree we should support instead of bullying someone. This is a nice story written by you.
That’s a nice story and I really like your view. Women are capable of lot we need to change mindset
Women need stronger voice to bring out these issues. A lot of them still do not have the courage to bring this up.
What an amazing creative take on the prompt, mindset towards women hasn’t changed yet.
Thank you for stopping by Ujjwal. I hope we all take a tiny step to change that mindset.
We need more girls like Gayu. If what we think we do is right, we have to go ahead. We shouldn’t be awaiting for approval from anyone.
I liked your story and I think we all need a change in our mindset, change begins with us,, we need to value women like Gayu..
I want to say beautiful story, Pragnya, but I cannot say that. There is nothing beautiful thinking about the person who actually went through all this. My heart goes out to all such girls who are judged and ridiculed just because they are a woman and the men who wronged them are left unscathed. But m glad that Gayu (I loved the name, btw) stood up for her and that her parents supported her too. She did nothing wrong. And I hope all women stand for themselves regardless of what the society thinks. Thanks much for writing in. 🙂
Thank you, Rashi. I feel women so strong need a supportive tribe too. Fighting a long battle need few kind words too. I hope women like Gayu who fought against odds are valued in our society.