Guwahati, 12th May: Today, the world celebrates Mother’s Day, a global occasion honoring the profound sacrifices and unwavering dedication of mothers throughout the journey of nurturing their children. From the earliest stages of development within the womb to the tumultuous years of growth and maturation, mothers play an indispensable role in shaping the lives of their offspring.
However, amidst the widespread jubilation, there exists a poignant reality for certain mothers, whose experience of this day serves more as a customary observance than a meaningful recognition of their role.
This sentiment particularly resonates with mothers residing in elder care facilities, where Mother’s Day often fails to bridge the emotional chasm separating them from the essence of the occasion. In settings such as the elderly ashram located in Abhayapuri, Bongaigaon district, numerous maternal figures find themselves bereft of the joyous companionship of their offspring, rendering the day akin to any other routine date on the calendar.
Individuals like Birjabala Das, Usharani Karmakar, Rohini Sharma, and Pirbala Das, emblematic embodiments of maternal fortitude and selflessness, now find themselves traversing the twilight of their lives devoid of the comforting embrace and familial warmth they once bestowed upon their own children.
Their existence within the confines of these elder care facilities stands as a silent testament to the societal complexities and familial dynamics that often lead to such separations, compelling these mothers to navigate the poignant paradox of being both physically present yet emotionally distant from the very essence of Mother’s Day.