The news of three young sisters losing their lives in Ghaziabad is not just a tragic headline. It is a piercing reminder that something in our homes, our conversations, and our connections is quietly breaking.
These were not strangers from a distant land.
They were children.
They were daughters.
They were students.
They were someone’s entire world.
And now, three worlds have gone dark.
This tragedy forces us to pause and ask uncomfortable but necessary questions:
Are we really listening to our children?
Do our children feel safe enough to speak to us?
Have we mistaken silence for strength?
The Invisible Battles Children Fight
Children today grow up in a world filled with pressure—academic expectations, social comparison, digital exposure, and emotional isolation. Many carry fears they don’t have the language to express. Others believe their pain will be dismissed, misunderstood, or punished.
Sometimes, children don’t say, “I am hurting.”
They say, “I’m fine.”
And we believe them.
But “fine” can be a mask.
Parents must remember:
Good grades do not always mean good mental health.
Quiet children are not always peaceful children.
Obedient children are not always happy children.
Pain does not always scream. Often, it whispers.
What Parents Can Do :
1. Create a Safe Emotional Space
Let home be a place where feelings are welcomed, not judged.
If your child cries, don’t say, “Stop crying.” Say, “Tell me what’s hurting.”
2. Talk Beyond Studies
Ask about their friends, fears, dreams, and disappointments—not just homework.
3. Watch for Behavioural Changes
Sudden withdrawal, loss of interest, anger, sleep changes, or silence can be signs of distress.
4. Normalize Asking for Help
Let children know that struggling does not mean failing. It means being human.
5. Be Present, Not Just Available
Put down the phone. Look into their eyes. Listen without interrupting.
Sometimes, your presence matters more than your advice.
What Children Need to Know
Dear children,
Your life is precious.
Your pain is real.
And you are not alone.
If you feel overwhelmed:
• Talk to your parents, a teacher, or a trusted adult.
• You are not weak for asking for help.
• You deserve care, understanding, and love.
Problems can feel permanent when you’re young, but they are not.
Feelings change.
Situations change.
Life changes.
You matter—more than you know.
A Collective Responsibility
Mental health is not only a personal issue; it is a community issue.
Schools must create spaces for emotional expression. Parents must learn emotional literacy. Society must stop treating mental health as a taboo subject.
We cannot bring those three sisters back. But we can honour their memory by ensuring fewer children feel unheard, unseen, and alone.
Let this tragedy become a turning point.
Let us choose conversation instead of silence. Compassion instead of criticism. Connection instead of control.
Because sometimes, saving a life begins with a simple question:
“Are you really okay?”
And the courage to listen to the answer.
The Momma Clan 
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