Place on Earth
Pangs of separation is felt more by the people who are left behind, this is my view. In my personal experience when I left my home after 23 years for job - amidst “missing home” feeling I was looking forward to new place, new work etc., whereas the person left behind continues in the same environment just without the other person. It is the same feeling I have observed in my daughter when her close friends relocate. I was surprised by amma’s muted crying during her chores when appa decided to work in Chennai leaving us and amma in our dear home. Amma is usually very vocal on her emotions, crying mutely is not her way of expression, separation after 30 plus years expressed something deeper. Dropping my sister Shanti at the rehab centre far off from home, it's a strange feeling. I am surprised on my emotions, rather being relieved to have a successful, smooth admission to this recommended centre - our last straw of hope to her chronic illness I wish to understand my sister's stat...