The Past Can Hurt But… #writebravely
The chaos around me was overwhelming and I didn’t know how to deal with it.
So much has happened since that day that I haven’t had the time to grieve.
But I had to find some semblance of normality again.
The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.
So, I worked really hard.
Today, however corny it may sound, it’s the most rewarding experience I’ve ever had.
No one will ever tell me, but I know I’m your superhero single dad. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Linking this to Write Tribe Festival of Words – June 2018
Day 1 : Image Prompt and Quote Prompt -“The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” – The Lion King
June 24, 2018 12:09 am|
Wow. I came to read the first post of this FOW and I must say that you have created magic in so few words. Inspiring indeed.
June 24, 2018 7:31 pm|
Thanks a lot for your generous words, Sonia 🙂
June 24, 2018 12:21 am|
Beautiful! Love the story and how you combined two prompts, Shilpa.
June 24, 2018 7:32 pm|
Thank you, Corinne, glad you liked this attempt 🙂
June 24, 2018 12:36 am|
Lovely story!
True! Dads are superheroes, yet moms steal all the thunder.
June 24, 2018 7:34 pm|
Oh yes, Moms get all the credit though dads work hard too. Thanks Priya 🙂
June 24, 2018 1:24 am|
lovely words for Dad!!!!
June 24, 2018 7:33 pm|
Thanks Nidhi 🙂
June 24, 2018 2:16 am|
Such a lovely take on two prompts, Shilpa, as only you can do! What a beautiful story. Loved it.
June 24, 2018 7:35 pm|
Thank you so much Esha 🙂
June 24, 2018 2:56 am|
Kudos !! ☺️
June 24, 2018 7:35 pm|
Thanks 🙂
June 24, 2018 6:14 am|
A bitter sweet tale. Nicely done for the prompt.
June 24, 2018 7:35 pm|
Thank you Suzy 🙂
June 24, 2018 7:34 am|
Always amazed at your weaving prowess Shilpa..Well done!!
June 24, 2018 7:36 pm|
Thanks for your kind words, Bhagyashree 🙂
June 24, 2018 8:27 am|
Very nice presentation,loved it.
June 24, 2018 7:36 pm|
Thanks Jyotirmoy 🙂
June 24, 2018 8:47 am|
Nice one Shilpa
Thanks for sharing
June 24, 2018 7:37 pm|
Thanks for reading, Sachin! 🙂
June 24, 2018 8:54 am|
Short and crisp. I could never imagine writing so much in so less. Yes, thats how most of the single dads feel.
June 24, 2018 7:37 pm|
Oh you can do it too! 🙂 Thanks Anupriya!
June 24, 2018 9:31 am|
Done very well Shilpa in a few words
June 24, 2018 7:38 pm|
Thanks Akshata! 🙂
June 24, 2018 12:14 pm|
The new age “Single dad” trend will definitely have many vouching for the story here!
Heartwarming take on the prompt.
June 24, 2018 7:39 pm|
Thanks Anagha, glad you think so! 🙂
June 24, 2018 12:23 pm|
This tugged at my heartstrings, Shilpa. Beautiful take on the prompt.
June 24, 2018 7:40 pm|
Thank you, Mayuri 🙂
June 24, 2018 12:35 pm|
Two prompts in one. Loved it and the way you took it.
June 24, 2018 7:40 pm|
Thanks Sheethal 🙂
June 24, 2018 12:39 pm|
My dad was a single parent and he is my superhero with an invisible cape. Loved how beautifully you used two prompts to create one story in 100 words. Take a bow
June 24, 2018 7:40 pm|
Oh wow. That’s nice. Glad you can relate to this story, Balaka. Thanks for your kind words 🙂
June 24, 2018 1:54 pm|
Your 100 word short story packed quite a punch, Shilpa! Also you have cleverly woven two prompts into your story, bravo!
June 24, 2018 7:41 pm|
Thanks Anshu 🙂
June 24, 2018 2:45 pm|
You have portrayed a father’s emotional state very well Shilpa! And combining of two prompts in one…amazing! Loved reading it!
June 24, 2018 7:41 pm|
Thanks Sheela. Good to see you back 🙂
June 24, 2018 4:50 pm|
Amazing post. Loved how you created the magic in few words only.
June 24, 2018 7:42 pm|
Thanks Vartika 🙂
June 24, 2018 6:49 pm|
Very nicely presented. Combining two prompts was a good idea.
June 24, 2018 7:42 pm|
Last minute inspiration. Thanks Mayura 🙂
June 24, 2018 9:10 pm|
As always, snappy and effective, Shilpa. Love the image you’ve chosen to go with the prompt too 🙂
June 24, 2018 9:17 pm|
Thanks Shailaja. Glad you liked this attempt.
Oh, that’s the prompt pic 🙂
June 24, 2018 9:46 pm|
Beautiful tale.. I have too tried a flash fiction this time.. 🙂
June 24, 2018 10:21 pm|
Beautifully coined, Shilpa. I loved how effortlessly you used the two prompts to tell this tale. Superb!
June 24, 2018 10:55 pm|
That’s lovely and you combined two prompts. Wow!
Dads are true superheroes.
June 25, 2018 12:01 am|
This is a sweet way to justify the pic prompt along with the lines. There is no one better than ourselves to judge what we have done
June 25, 2018 12:15 am|
Beautiful combination there, Shilpa!!!
June 25, 2018 2:14 am|
So much you said with just few words Shilpa. beautiful mixing of two prompts.
June 25, 2018 4:00 am|
Awwww this one is so touching. So happy to read your short stories again
June 25, 2018 7:31 am|
I didn’t realise how much I missed these short gems from you, shilpa. Again, I couldn’t guess you were talking about the father
June 25, 2018 8:18 am|
I loved the way you combined both the prompts with just the right amount of pathos.
June 25, 2018 11:15 am|
The end was a surprise. Very well written, Shilpa.
June 25, 2018 1:20 pm|
Aww! this is so beautiful. I could see my dad through this post. Nice take on the picture prompt. I’ve not been regular with blogging, but this festival of words is helping me to reconnect to blogging and with my favourite bloggers.
Gayu
June 25, 2018 4:34 pm|
Such a strong and tender story Shilpaa. Very well written.
June 25, 2018 5:02 pm|
Lovely take on this. Not an easy task at all in real life. Both for single dads or mom’s
June 26, 2018 6:00 pm|
Well composed story.
June 27, 2018 12:27 pm|
This was so sweet and nice. Single dads aren’t spoken about enough and you have done justice to it.
July 2, 2018 8:47 pm|
What a sweet story and two prompts together, Shilpa.
Btw – I miss your 55 word fiction. You used to do that, right? It would be great to read those again 🙂