My Dearest Susmita
Today is special in a way only my heart fully understands. It is your first period since we became us, and I made this little world just for you, to wrap you in warmth and remind you that you are deeply, endlessly loved.
Written Only For You
Let Me Take Care Of You
These days can be heavy, love. So here are the little things I want you to do for yourself, and everything I promise to do right beside you.
Rest, My Love
Your body is doing so much right now. Curl up, close your eyes, and let the world wait. Nothing is more important than you feeling okay.
Stay Hydrated
Sip warm water slowly through the day. Every glass you drink is a little act of kindness to yourself, and I will happily keep refilling it.
Warm Comfort
A hot water bag for your tummy, a warm cup of tea in your hands, and my arms around you. That is the full treatment plan, doctor Soumen's orders.
Eat Something Kind
Dark chocolate, fruits, your favorite comfort food. Whatever your heart asks for, it deserves. Cravings are welcome here, always.
Breathe Gently
When a cramp comes, breathe in slowly, breathe out softly, and imagine me holding your hand through every single wave. Because I am.
And Please Smile
Even a tiny one. Because someone out here loves you beyond words, thinks about you constantly, and will always, always be there for you.
Our Cozy Night, Imagined
If I could paint tonight, it would look like this. You, me, a quiet sky, warm tea, and no pain allowed inside our little world.
Two hearts under one sky. The pink one is me, leaning towards you. As always.
Things I Keep Wanting To Tell You
You are the strongest, softest, most beautiful soul I know, Susmita.
Every Month, Every Time, Every Year
This is not just for today. This is my promise for every cycle, every mood, every craving, every tear, for as long as you will have me.
I will never make you feel awkward about it
Periods are natural, powerful, and nothing to hide from me. You can tell me anything, ask me for anything, on any day of the month. No shyness needed between us, ever.
I will learn your comfort by heart
Which snacks help, which side you like to lie on, when you want to talk and when you just want silence and my hand in your hair. I am studying you like my favorite subject.
I will be your peace on the hard days
When the cramps are cruel and your mood feels like a storm, I will not take anything personally. I will just hold the umbrella and stay until the sky clears.
I will celebrate your strength
You go through this and still light up every room you enter. That quiet strength of yours amazes me. I see it, I respect it, and I will never take it for granted.
I will always be there. Always.
Not just this August, not just this year. Through every moment, big or small, painful or joyful, you will never have to face anything alone again. That is my forever promise.
Tap Each Heart, My Love
I hid tiny messages inside these hearts. Open them all. Each one is true.
I Saved The Biggest Surprise For The End
Take a breath, smile a little, and when you are ready... press the button.