My Priviliged Life

 MY LIFE---

MY PRIVILEGE.

Yesterday, I was about to administer Regional Anaesthesia to a pregnant woman posted for C- Section. She suddenly developed Anxiety Panic attack.Hysterical howling on the Operation table.
Reason- She had 2 female children.
What if this too is female baby?

Her husband tried a lot to calm her and assuring that it's okay if it's a female baby.Nobody will force her for further pregnancy.

I was in 12th std. I gave All India enterance exam and secured medical seat for which I had to leave my home and stay in hostel for 5 and half years.
My neighbors warned my parents " Don't send your young daughter away from home and hostel life for many years." But my father wanted his daughter to pursue best education in best college in India and make a career.

When I decided to start my private Anaesthesia practice, many told my husband " She will have to attend late night Emmergency cases ".
My husband taught me driving my own car and safety rules for night driving.

I went to Car Showroom to buy a vehicle of my own choice with my hard-earned money.
The executive refused to show me the model and even tried to talk me out by saying " Why does a woman need such a high end car when she is never going to drive or leave her home?"
He relented and changed his attitude when informed my Identity. An absolute 360deg change.....I got a test drive of a more superior model...." Madam, you must go for the best ones".


Many situations I observe ...
Many emotions I witness....
On daily basis in my Anaesthesia practice,
I just  can not relate to .

Because I have never faced them  ever in " My Life".......

I have had the " PRIVILEGE TO LEAD MY LIFE AT MY OWN TERMS."

In India, only a few girls are privileged to.....
Follow their dreams.
Make decisions for themselves.
Educate themselves.
Lead a life without any restrictions or any Inhibitions.
Leave their homes,stay outside  and work at odd hours.
Be independent.
Create their own identity.

Irrespective of education, affluence and background, many girls have to lead their lives decided by the Male hierarchy.
Even today,a girl is not secure and doesn't feel safe to leave home .
Even today,she needs a " Male" to accompany her every walk and journey of her life.

A Paradox indeed.
A woman can endure all by herself 9 months journey of pregnancy.....
Strongly bear the excruciating process of tough labor.
Bring a life out into the world......
Raise and nurture a family efficiently.
Yet ,society doubts her strength and efficiency.
Society feels she is vulnerable and needs protection. So draws boundaries and walls around her.
Restricts and inhibits her as she is considered weak and helpless.

If we as women, break our shackles and confidently step outside today.....
My Life is My Privilige.

Tomorrow our daughters will breathe that Freedom and live their life....
At their own terms.....
And as an Individual.

Dr Tripti Milind Galgali
Hubli.