Still figuring out why her eyes get moist.

Me narrating the story –

Of a girl who tightly held the hand of her abuser not letting him escape.

Of a girl who wanted to humiliate him and teach him a lesson.

Of a girl who hesitated and thought it was shameful to be a victim and it was somehow her own mistake.

Of a girl who let go off his hand because she was afraid.

Of a girl who was told to oblige by rules of patriarchal shackles.

Of a girl who had nightmares and told herself she’s #LessOfaWoman

Of a girl who finally stood up for herself 4 years later to speak up against abuse.

Of a girl who is still figuring out why her eyes get moist. Of me.