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Mother's Resilience: A Contrast to Daughters' Empowerment

Mother's Resilience: A Contrast to Daughters' Empowerment

After the author's father died, her family became a group of women, managing everything.

Society praised the author and her sister for taking on roles typically held by men.

However, the author realized that her mother, the real anchor, was not celebrated.

She draws comparisons to movies like "Barbie" and "Dil Dhadakne Do," where daughters are celebrated, but the mothers are often overlooked, facing double standards and societal judgment.

The author emphasizes that while daughters are applauded, mothers often endure hardships, embodying strength in silence, yet rarely receiving recognition.

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