The author reflects on the recent loss of their mother, who battled Parkinson's disease, and the earlier loss of their father. The piece explores the profound emotional void left by their parents, while also celebrating their love and partnership. The narrative emphasizes coping with grief through cherished memories and a commitment to honor their legacy.
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The “Adult Orphan” Syndrome
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Fourteen Years Without Appa
My Appa passed away on April 19th, 2009 Till date, it is hard for me to say or type these words. I think all of us expect parents to remain eternally alive. No matter what …
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When I Wrote Letters to Appa
Today is Appa’s 85th birth anniversary. Thirteen years ago, he left us after a valiant battle with cancer. Towards the end of that same year, I began to put my thoughts around this phase of …
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Appa’s Love for Singing
A few years back I wrote about Appa’s love for music and the range of songs and music he loved to listen to. Apart from loving to listen to music from some of the greats, …
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How I Caught the Book Bug from Appa
I came across a post yesterday on social media which said it was World Book Day and that the theme of the year was “share a story”. I am an avid reader of books. In …
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Why Appa Takes Full Credit for my Typing Speed
It was the early 90s. Computers and IT as a career had just begun to make an appearance in the Indian career scene. I was pursuing a degree in Commerce and it seemed to make …
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Appa’s Cup of Tea
For as long as I can remember, Amma and Appa had a routine when it came to the consumption of tea and coffee in our household. They would have coffee bright and early in the …
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Appa’s Love for Music – Part 3
Author’s Note: Catch Part 1 and Part 2 before you read on! As I continued to pick what I felt were Appa’s absolute favourites that should be showcased and celebrated as immortal and evergreen musical …
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Appa’s Love for Music – Part 2
Here’s a link to Part 1 in case you missed it. Appa sang lullabies to us when we were growing up. Later, we would hear them as he held one of the other of his …
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Appa’s Love for Music – Part 1
Author’ Note – I have included a YouTube link of Appa’s top five songs. Do listen to them to fully be part of the music experience that was Appa. With all the talents that Appa …