shika_writes_life
"She left her house to find Freedom, She found A Home in strangers
"She was the youngest, but carried the weight of a family like she was born to hold it all. This time, she chooses to carry herself instead."
In a middle-class Indian household wrapped in quiet rules and louder expectations, Shikha-the youngest of three daughters-is expected to be obedient, grateful, and endlessly available. Her love is measured, her voice softened, her needs an afterthought. Even the dog knows when not to disturb.
She's always been the one to stay quiet, say thank you, and make peace. Until one day, she doesn't.
When Shikha moves to abroad for her master's degree, she's not just chasing education-she's running toward freedom. There, amidst strangers who become brothers, a gentle father figure, and a home filled with chaos and care, Shikha begins to unlearn everything she was taught about love, worth, and family.
This is a story of breaking cycles, choosing self, and finding a family that doesn't need you to shrink to fit.