The Golden Stories of My Loss

This Loss is My Win, and I Have No Regrets!

There’s a reason I chose the word ‘golden’ in the title — every story in this piece is more golden than the previous one. ✨

As I am getting married in a few months, it feels like I am achieving a huge milestone in my life, but at the same time, I am parting ways with my family. No, the bond won’t change, but I won’t get to spend as much time with them, as I do now.

The harsh reality of life is that nothing is permanent.

With these thoughts in my mind, I planned something special — to give a sort of ‘big gift’ to my dad, mom, and brother, something they would love and cherish as I get married. It was my way of doing something special for them before I go.

I thought maybe I’d run out of money or have responsibilities after marriage, so perhaps now was the best time to do something special for them.

As much as you give, god will give you more of it. | Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash

Here’s what I did and how it felt.

I gifted an Apple Watch Series 9 to my dad, something he used to like but hesitated to buy because he thought he might use the money for something more meaningful.

A responsible person will think like that, so I found this ‘golden’ opportunity to gift him this watch. He did ask me…