Hidden strengths
The Hindu
Rahul’s inability to speak did not weaken him in any way. As his friends learnt through this incident.
After what seemed ages, our online classes were going to end. We were all geared up for our first classroom project: preferably about something that had influenced us greatly during the pandemic. After a few days of watching me search for something to do, Amma suggested, “Why don’t you accompany me to the event today?” The event, conducted by an NGO, had all COVID-19 norms in place. I listened intently to the host’s narration about the three guests to be honoured. Each was differently abled but had made a difference to others through their extraordinary efforts in these times. Hearing about the one with speech impairment struck a chord. It reminded me of someone special taking me back to the days when the pandemic was unknown.
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