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Holding Together Through the Storm: A Marriage Amid the Waters
As the floodwaters surged around us, swallowing the familiar streets of Mathuranagari Society and creeping relentlessly into our home, it felt like the very foundation of our lives was slipping away.
I stood on the first floor of our duplex, gazing down at the murky waters that had claimed the ground floor. The same ground floor where we had hosted family gatherings, celebrated birthdays, and spent countless evenings unwinding after a long day. It was a pool of muddy water, a grim testament to the unchecked growth and poor planning that had led Vadodara into this disarray.
However, even as the waters threatened to engulf the physical space we called home, a different kind of resilience was at play, one that did not depend on bricks, mortar, or municipal plans.
My wife, Aathira’s quiet strength kept me grounded in those chaotic days. Amid this crisis, her calm presence was like an anchor, holding me steady against the tide of fear and frustration.
Aathira, with her unwavering optimism and practical sense, saw this moment not as a disaster but as an opportunity—a challenge we would face together. "We have each other," she said, her voice steady even as the rain pounded against the windows. “That is more than enough to get us through." Thus, we began.
