‘What a bitch!’ thought the mum of three, adjusting her crumpled dupatta haphazardly, trying despairingly to discipline her children, as she gave her slim, well-groomed neighbour entering the lift, a head-to-toe sideways glance, and flashed her a plastic smile. ‘She must think I look so frumpy’, she sighed…
‘What a bitch!’ thought the smart-looking woman, returning the forced smile. ‘She must be speculating and gossiping how I don’t have kids after 8 years of marriage’, scorned the pretty neighbour inside.
Little did the each know, the former had been forced into one unwanted pregnancy after the other, for want of a son.
The later bore pain of aborting one pregnancy after the other, as her husband did not want a child ruining the fun.
A coffee, a conversation, no shun….isn’t that all we need hun?
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very well written. It’s becoming too common to judge other people. Some politeness and kindness surely will help the society.
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Absolutely agree…and I have seen we women do it more… as if there aren’t enough things already for women to worry about! World would be a better place if women build each other up, isn’t it?
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I am glad to have found your blog through #MyFriendAlexa campaign Surabhi. I love your flash fiction.
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Thanks so much Ramya… your compliment means the world to me! You just made all the sleepless nights, writing after putting my kids to bed, worth it..heartfelt gratitude for making it all feel purposeful 🙏
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Wow Surbhi, you have conveyed a lot in these few words. Yes we do judge very easily and I should say sometimes in a irresponsible way. Sometimes a simple conversation is what it all matters.
Cheers
MeenalSonal from AuraOfThoughts
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Thanks Meenal! Yes… truly.. many a times we do it subconsciously.. social conditioning.. but wouldn’t world be a better place, if we did not?
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Very well written. Brief, yet easily brings out exactly what you intend to convey. It’s true, we never know anyone else’s hidden demons so its best not to judge. And worse is when women judge each other.
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So true! A smiling face may hide a broken heart..
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That’s very thought provoking, Beautifully penned story, I can easily relate to this story. And yes let not judge. #myfriendalexa #dewreads
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Thanks Bushra !
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totally agreed !!
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Amen!
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I must say of all the “SHorts” I have read today, I loved yours a lot. Not only because it is so well-written but also because you talked about a topic anyone hardly touches! Everyone needs to sit down, have a coffee, and talk instead of judging ❤
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Gracias dear… it’s the little things in life which can make a big difference I feel… small acts of kindness.. being non judgmental… forgiveness… baby steps towards a happier life!
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Brilliance. You effortlessly weaved a story as two women shared a lift and conveyed a deeper message. True all we need is a pair of ears to hear over judging.
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Gracias dear! Empathy over judgemental attitude would make world a better place…
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WOW!!! Loved it Yaar. One of the finest read today. Such a small. succinct yet thoughtful story. Irony Of Life!! Brilliant!!!
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Thanks so much dear 🤗 loved your comment!! Truly… irony of life.. n we make it worse!
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Thanks so much Tina 😊 loved your comment!! Yes… but we can soften the irony, no?
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Very correct. Half of the energy is wasted on judging people. And yes it is women who mostly does that.
All what we need is to remain happy in life. Happy people never judge !! ☺️ They just stay happy ❤️
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Well said !
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This is amazing stuff. We judge people all the time, like ALL the time, without ever knowing the story of the other side. If only we knew and/or understood.
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So true!! No one knows what baggage the other person is carrying… life doesn’t come with labels.. let’s at least be kind to one another..
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Loved the end note
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Gracias!
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A sad reality of our world, where we judge people.by their looks even before knowing them.
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So true!!! And sad… we really don’t know what’s behind the mask, do we?
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When will we live by the dictum of Live and Let Live I wonder!!
Thought provoking post there Surbhi.
#wordsmithkaurreads
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Gracias! Well-said.. live and let live!
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Irony…you described that word in this short story…Its so easy to judge others but difficult to be in their shoes…
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So true… if only we could empathise.. we would all be so compassionate!
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Such a raw fact of our human nature. We become over judgemental, never contemplating what’s on other side.
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And not consciously always… just the way we are conditioned since birth by society… don’t cry like a girl… that’s not a man’s job… girls wear pink n purple… we can’t even fathom! If only we could break the mould!
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Loved it. So relevant and so so true. We women judge each other and make life tough for each other! I loved the succinct way you deliver this message!
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Thanks so much 🙂
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Crisp and to the point! this happens many times in our lives. I myself have felt it when I used to think people are noticing something that is inappropriate in me but later on, I got to know that they hadn’t even noticed it.
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Very true ! Sometimes it’s in our own heads…
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Yes women need to stop judging other women; U have send this message across in a short n crisp manner.
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Thanks Milan 😊
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Nicely written, short but expressing a lot.
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Gracias!
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Yeah, its true. major with our creed 🙂
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Time we change it 🙂
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I loved the way you handled the topic ‘pregnancy’ from two different views of women.
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Thanks so much Romila 😊 means a lot coming from you !
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Loved reading this! We really need to stop judging and supporting each other
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Absolutely!
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Heart touching story, beautifully narrated in a few words:)
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Thanks dear !
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Oh, you are bringing so much in the few lines.Eye opener
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Gracias Bikramjit 😊humbled !
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You are growing by leaps and bounds as a writer. This was another brilliant flash fiction.
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Thanks so much Sonia!!! That means a lot coming from a writer like you! My Friday evening made 🙂
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A hard hitting reality…we often tend to judge others without even caring to know their story. What we all need is a little empathy and time for a conversation.
Well written! 🙂
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So true dear… let’s start the tiny change by ourselves:) It’s the little things which can make a difference towards making the world a kinder place!
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The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
And yes, we all tend to be very judgemental of others, whether men or women, without knowing their struggles.
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So true! And the mask on the face may not show the real picture… hence, wish we could be kind to each other..
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Oh yes! Only if people were willing to talk and share instead of judging. We all have reasons for being who we are.
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So true… If only, we would empathise, send a loving smile, say a kind word, before that scorn, world would be a better place to live!
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the grass looks greener on the other side…human psychology.
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Always! But hardly ever true…
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