As Father, You Want Me To Let Go Of My Daughter, But As Mom Of Son You Want Control
“Arey, Khushi, you didn’t make Dahi Kabab the way I told you! It’s different! It’s not soft. It’s crunchy! And,...
Dear Mother-In-Law, Why Wearing Indian Clothes Defines If I Am A Good Bahu; Not My Education
Why being a good daughter-in-law is so much related to women’s clothes, make-up, and jewelry! And, why no one cares...
“Shame On You”: To The In-Laws Who Treated My Doctor Beti As Maid
Like many middle-class fathers, I sacrificed a lot for my daughter in a hope that she will have a more...
I’ve Been Daughter-in-law For 30 Yrs & I Can’t Believe My Daughter Is Facing The Same Crap
When I married 30 years ago, I carried a lot of dreams in my eyes. The dreams of a loving...
Dear In-Laws, Stop Saying Bahu Is Your Family’s Respect When You Keep Disrespecting Her
“Bahu Rani, what are you wearing? What will people say? You are our Ghar Ki Izzat!”. My mother-in-law was quick...
Request To Mother-In-Law: We May Not Love Each Other; But Don’t Make Me Hate You!
Dear Mother-in-law, Over the last four years of marriage, I realized that you will never accept me as one of...
Before Asking Me ‘Have I Taught Anything To My Beti’, Ask Yourself ‘Do You Know How To Treat Her Like Human’
“Behenji, have you taught anything to your daughter. She doesn’t know how to respect her elders; She answers back to...
Dear In-Laws, After Marriage I Wanted Love & Home, But I Got War & Battlefield
“Sheetal, you should try to find happiness in this house. This is your place and I don’t stop you from...
My Daughter’s Problems Are Not Your Personal Family Matter; As A Father She Is My Life
“Bhai Sahab, Renu is our daughter-in-law. And, we know how to take care of her. You don’t need to get...
How My Mother-In-Law Couldn’t Tolerate Her Own Daughter-In-Law’s Happiness & Lost Her Son
“I’ll always treat you like my equal. I would do anything to make you happy. I would go to any...