My Love,
This letter is what I usually share with you during our chit chats. But the need as a letter – a piece of paper filled with love – is to be referred at times when your manhood raises to its peak. This letter would help you to be rooted onto the ground.
My boy, the first thing I want to tell you is no way you are superior to the other gender. You too have your best and worst. So be gentle in your relationships with the other gender as son. brother. friend, husband, father and father-in-law.
At the age of 10, some day, you asked me, “Why Amma you have not done pooja today?”. I replied you that I was tired. You accepted this with no further queries.
Another day, you enquired about a napkin advertisement in TV. I told you that it’s a kind of diaper used only by women. Not needed to mention that the discussion extended more than 15 minutes with series of questions and answers.
Kanna, you couldn’t stop yourself to get the details from me when one of your girl friends took one week leave for school. I told then she has grown up and she had age attended. Suddenly you shocked me with your question as “Amma, When will I get age attended???”. I said you will, my boy. But you didn’t extend the discussion further. So I thought I have to tell you many things. And the time has fast approached.
Now you have grown up and entered into your teens. Last week, you asked me with concern, “Amma, why are you so tired today? Do you need any help?”. And I’m proud that I have raised my son as a loving guy who respects womanhood. So this letter, my dear.
My curious teen, this is the right time to tell you that RED is not danger, but Red is divine. RED is not shame, but RED is fame. RED is not pity, but RED is pride. RED is not weakness, but RED is the power. RED is not waste, but RED is life. So celebrate RED.
” RED is not danger, but Red is divine. RED is not shame, but RED is fame. RED is not pity, but RED is pride. RED is not weakness, but RED is the power. RED is not waste, but RED is life. So celebrate RED “
Kanna, it’s my duty as a mom to teach you the values of womanhood, how to respect women, how to encourage and support them, grow with them and excel with them. I want to insist 5 important things to you :
- Woman is not a weaker sex. She don’t need your pity but she needs only your understanding.
- Woman have her mood swings. Don’t judge her but try to be with her at those tough times.
- Woman has different kinds of hormonal problems. So don’t ever compare one with the other woman.
- Man is always a part of Woman. So don’t ever try to exclude her by your words, actions and treatments. Your inclusion makes her more strong than you expect.
- Woman may face some sort of depression and loneliness at times. Support her with your love and affection.
Try to remember the above quote when you feel some pressure in your marriage relationship. And when your ego as a male emerges, take a deep breath, pause, relax and read this letter. Then you will calm down for sure. Since this is the letter filled with love and love only.
Stay Humble; Stay Positive;
Stay Loved; Stay Happy;
With loads and loads of love,
Amma.
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I loved the concept….in the form of a letter….what better way to convey….awesome Vasantha…loved your post…
Thanks a lot …. <3 <3 <3
Wow! This was such a powerful and much needed letter. Your son has one good mum.
Thanks a lot, Ramya !!!
Good idea to teach your son all about it. I am right at the point when I need to have that conversation with mine as well. Change must come from us or else our kids will suffer the way we did through shame and stigma attached to the word, periods!
Thanks Esha !!!
Happy anniversary dear ,wow this letter is too good!!
Thanks dear …. <3
I salute you for writing this letter. I loved the tone- from start to end. Neither too soft nor too brash.
You’ve made the points in the most powerful way. Awesome!
Kohl-Eyed Me
Something’s Cooking
Thanks dear !!! You made my day !!!
What a beautiful letter you’ve written for your son Vasantha. I loved the way you’ve described everything and there is so much of humbleness in your writing.
Your son is really lucky to have a mother like you.
Cheers
Geets
Thanks dear …. <3 <3 <3
Wow what an amazing letter! You are 100% right, it’s our duty to teach them how to treat and respect women. Well said !
Thanks and very happy you liked the post !!!
IT’s a great way to let your son know that it’s not something that is considered taboo to be discussed.
More power to you, Vasantha.
Thank you so much, Sid …… Your comments meant a lot to me !!!!
One of the best in this series. Very nice.
Thanks a lot, Lata. Really feeling very proud and happy !!!
Happy blogoversary Vasantha! Such a powerful letter with simple words. This is a must discussion for all sons with their mothers. Boys need to understand this just as much as the girls do, and it is wonderful that you are doing your job well. I hope more mothers follow suit in spreading awareness.
Thanks a lot, dear !!!
Reblogged this on Just Fooling Around With Bee or The Bee Writes… and commented:
What an important post!!!!
Thank you so much, Bee !!! Hugs to you …. <3 <3 <3
hey, beautiful words in there! Its friendship and respect – both needed for a happy relation
Thanks Tina !!!
letter from a mom to her son to explain women power – Wow! this is serisouly one of the best posts I have read on period pride! Power on!! cheers
Thanks & Cheers !!!
Awesome letter..really like it..its very important to teach our sons too 🙂
Here is my post for #periodpride http://kreativemommy.com/stop-making-it-an-undercover-operation/
Thanks !!!
I think if more women educated their sons to accept menstruation as a normal process of womanhood and life, things would be much easier for women. Thank you for your unique perspective, Vasantha.
Very much excited to receive such an encouraging comment for you, Corinne.
Heartwarming letter. It provokes, educates and expresses the silence our society is most famous for! Indeed, Red is fame. Red is Pride.
https://vishalbheeroo.wordpress.com/2016/09/01/period-pride-stop-ignorance-and-be-the-change-as-a-society/
Glad you liked my post, Vishal. Thanks !!!
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Nice Vasantha. I get the gist as I’m mom to an 18-1/2 year old myself.
Thank you so much Natasha !!!
Thanks Natasha !!!