In this fast pace of life, we often forget the importance and value of our families. Family members are like life jackets that keep us from drowning in deep oceans. Growing up in a joint family setup on both my maternal and paternal sides, I’ve been lucky and privileged to experience love from different people. I miss those summer vacations with my cousins and year-end trips that always hold a special place in my heart.
We’re so busy, or at least we pretend to be, that we miss out on those little joys with family—whether it’s Holi and Diwali parties or a random Rakhi meetup.
The current version of me always pushes to stay connected to my family, and now it’s almost impossible for me not to give them daily updates—whether it’s about my breakup, work problems, or being broke at the end of the month. They always stand by me like the Great Wall of China.
No family is perfect; we fight, but this imperfection makes us who we are—a modern family. We might shout at each other, but no outsider can criticize us. People are often shocked to learn I come from a joint family, as the trend is toward nuclear families today.
But I will always prefer to stick together. Even if we live miles apart, we should have one place where we can meet at least once a year and call it home. Maybe it’s my fantasy, inspired by Tripling, where the parents didn’t leave any land for their kids to fight over but built a place where they could meet each other with love—a place where our childhood memories are captured, where we watch movies, eat together, and find an escape from the daily hustle.
I have a big family and always try to stay in touch with them. The comfort that family provides is unmatched. I know not everyone believes in this concept, and some have dysfunctional families, but if you try, families can be your true supporters and motivators. You never know what will happen, and it's always better to express your feelings rather than regret it later.
You might wonder why I’m sharing this family lecture on my blog, but ask someone like me who lives far from their family and doesn’t have loved ones around when I come home after a long day at work. That’s when you feel the void.
So today, through a few words and not the best ones, I want to express that I love my modern family and will always be grateful for them. As Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham taught us, “It’s all about loving your family"
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Woo-hoo! Well written..
More power to you.
Every child grown up in joint family can relate and cherish this