Bitter Chocolate

I know its not a very pleasant topic to post about but its the truth, lets face it....

I was reading this book the " the kiterunner" where I come across this little boy (Sohrab) who is a victim of CSA (Child Sexual Abuse) in the war ravaged Afghanistan. It was on the whole a very touching book. But it reminded me of another work called " bitter chocolate" by Pinki Virani which deals with child sexual abuse in India.

Based on studies, reports and investigation, "Bitter Chocolate" reveals that a minimum of twenty per cent of girls and boys under the age of sixteen are regularly being sexually abused; half of them in their own homes, by adults who have the child's trust. This is a really chilling piece of fact. Sexual abuse actually could have a very broad definition: it could vary anywhere from talking "dirty" or to "unwanted touching ".

And children are more vulnerable to it than older people. Experts say that they should be thought to differentiate between a "good" and an "unwanted" or "bad" touch. It is even more unsettling when the criminal is one who has the family`s trust: an uncle, neighbour etc...
There was a case in Chennai a few years back where the abuser was a school bus attendant!

Children, being children, could probably be scarred for life, psycologically. And its even worse when they dont realize what`s happening to them. They only know that its not normal and they are scared to talk it out. And the abusers, perverts that they are, have it all to their advantage.

India has a large number of children, but how many of them really have a childhood?
I wish I could do something about it rather than just post. But just like everything else, Awareness is the first step....

over and out
Bugs

Kahani blog blog kiii

Got tagged by Ram so here goes my 55...

The sharp blade of the knife glinted wickedly in the single light that illuminated the room. He chuckled to himself. The next few seconds were deathly calm - only the swish of the knife was heard. He licked the red sticky thing off the knife. Throwing the knife aside, he proceeded to devour the fleshy watermelon....

I hereby declare sang,niranjan tagged.....

Happy B`day....

Dearest G,

This is for you,

I have known you for less than 4 years; but it feels like I have known you for ever...
Thanks for being there always. HAPPY B`DAY..........................

Wish I was there to celebrate......

over and out

bugs

Fall...

Yep..fall quarter started yesterday. I am actually gonna have a proper working schedule for the first time since my R.A ship. This is because I m required to work 20 hours a week on the new EPA project . course work seems light. 2 courses..both dont have assignments, only final presentations and maybe a midterm. and the 3 rd course i am still deliberating on is just too good...3 field trips and then reports of the trips. I attended the first class today and i LOVE it!! but then again time is a constraint..lets see how I work it into my schedule..

And the greatest surprise...got a call from ~A in canada half an hour back. Alas..could not talk to him. My phone was running outta charge. will return his call later in the night..cant wait to talk to him.

Nothing lined up for the weekend ( as usual!!!!he he)....

over and out
Bugs

battle of the sexes

He : I am planning to go to niagara next month with A,G and others coz G hasnt seen it yet.....
She: but....but...
He: (ignoring her) : I want you to come along. I m sure it will be fun....
She (trying to get in a word) : hmmm....
He: Its a weekend so dont give excuses of work.....G has the monday off too....
She: Hmm...I thought you said you saw niagara so many times and you were bored...
He: Yes........
She: let me finish...Why so many standards? When I wanted to go there and asked you last, u said you were bored of the freaking place?
He: what standards?....Dont be so unreasonably adamant.
She: Yeah! I AM UNREASONABLE
He: dont start screaming now.....
She: I know now. u just dont want to see me happy.
He: yeah,right, think whatever you want
She (holding back tears) : ok...
He: Dont start crying now...
She: Why the %$#@ should I cry? I know its not going to help.
He: As long as you understand that,good.
She: whtever
He: ok..i will meet you tomorrow.
She: I dont care if i dont see you ever again.
( slams the phone down hard). GUYS.....Bah!!!!!!

Remembers a T-shirt message she read sometime back and smiles to herself:

"too many men, too little aspirin".

over and out
bugs

New Beginnings...

Sept 1...A new apartment after 365 days in stratford. 365 days,innumerable memories; good,bad,funny,interesting or disappointing, all left behind. come to think of it, it was not bad at all, in spite of bad heating or the bad condition of the apartment. dont know if its really true, but came to know from a couple of people that the apartment is a 100 years old!!!!!!
newayz, got into the apartment here. will get my keys today. cant arrange anything today because the exterminators are coming in tomorrow. got to wait till then.
New roomate, new apartment, new way of life and a new work schedule from next week. how do I feel? really dont know...