Abusive systems.
I write once again. The idea of unsafe space is practically unheard of in this country. The fact that the home where you grew up could be the unsafest space out there sounds sacrilegious to people. The idea that family is essential is ingrained in Indian society to such a level that nothing could happen without them. On a call today, I was asked if I stay 70 km away from my home, why can't I come to my home over the weekends. It was such a normal thing to expect, and guess what? Since they were prospective future employers, I couldn't tell them the truth. That's how this society has been built - be hush about all the abuse you face, especially if that abuse stems from the family - how can your family even abuse you? It is so normalised that the use of the word abuse is frowned upon. Anyway, I was further instructed to be present at my home within 2 days so that my verification can take place, no questions asked if I could be present or not or if I even wanted to be the...