Author’s Note

Dear Readers, surprise!

I want to take a moment to talk about something that sheds light on a harsh reality that has plagued society for centuries—the mindset that only a boy can carry forward a family's lineage, business, and legacy. Meanwhile, girls have often been treated as burdens, their worth reduced to household chores and childbearing.

In the past, and sadly even today in some places, families would go to hospitals soley to determine the sex of an unborn child. If it was a girl, she wouldn't even get the chance to take her first breath. Female infanticide was—and still is—a dark reality. Even in today's so-called modern era, this backward thinking exists, even among the Gen Z generation.

Recognizing this injustice, the Indian government has taken several steps to protect and empower girls. In India (I don't know about other countries) the Govt. took the following steps:-

Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter): Launched in 2015, this initiative aims to prevent female foeticide, promote education, and improve the survival rate of girls.

PCPNDT Act (Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act): This law bans sex determination tests to prevent gender-based abortions. Doctors or clinics found violating this law face strict legal action.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: A savings scheme designed for girl children, encouraging parents to secure their daughters' financial future through high-interest savings accounts.

CBSE's Udaan Scheme: This initiative supports girls in STEM education, providing free resources, mentorship, and scholarships to encourage them to pursue careers in science and technology.

One-Stop Centres for Women: Established across India, these centers provide shelter, legal aid, and medical help to women facing violence and discrimination.

Yet, despite these efforts, deep-seated beliefs don't change overnight. Many families still mourn the birth of a daughter, considering her a liability rather than a blessing.

In this story, too, in the last chapter, the old doctors thought that Anil didn't want a girl child, and because of this they did not treated her well. She was not valued, not cared for, simply because she was born a girl. This isn't just fiction—it's a harsh truth that many still live with.

Women are not weak. They are not burdens. They are warriors, leaders, and the backbone of society.

It's time we change the narrative. Let's not just read stories—let's create a world where every girl is wanted, loved, and given the wings to fly.

Author