The Silent Anchor

People in Ravi’s area knew him as a kind and hard-working man. He loved his two kids and attempted to provide them the love and stability that all kids need. But things were totally different at home.

Meera, his wife, had a hard time with her emotions. She often allowed her anxieties and frustrations turn into anger instead of asking for help. She yelled at Ravi for little things, insulted him for no reason, and even took her anger out on the kids.

Ravi never yelled. He believed that exercising patience could be of assistance. When the children were crying themselves to sleep, he would tuck them in and reassure them, “Don’t worry, Papa is here.” He would do this every night. You are not in danger. His love continued to serve as a source of protection for them even when the walls of their home were heavy with pain.

However, Ravi was also aware that simply remaining silent would not be sufficient to keep his family safe over an extended period of time. After something extremely unfortunate occurred, he was forced to make a difficult decision. Because he was concerned about Meera, he advised her to go to the doctor. While she was fighting back, she yelled and initially placed the blame on him. But Ravi maintained his composure. Finally, after a considerable amount of time and effort, she gave her consent.

After receiving treatment and medication for a few months, Meera began to show signs of improvement. It rained less often, and the house got a little brighter. Ravi saved his wife and kids by being strong and not giving up, even though he was going through a lot of mental pain.


Love and patience are important, but if you really care, you’ll also ask for help when you need it. Helping your family get better is sometimes part of protecting them, even when it hurts.