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I’m not fine

Why are women expected to endure pain in silence? #DearDaughter

Why are women expected to endure pain in silence? Meera grew up in India and has battled multiple illnesses for most of her life. They’ve impacted her relationships with her mother, her husband and her kids - especially her young daughter. She says: β€œAs a girl I was taught that a woman’s strength came from her ability to endure great pain and suffering.” But in a letter to her daughter, Meera insists women shouldn’t say β€œI’m fine” if they’re not.
Letter writer: Meera
Please send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on β€œSend us your letters”.
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    Building a β€œhandbook to life" with parenting advice, stories and letters for daughters