On social media, actress Sameera Reddy has never been afraid to open up to her fans. She recently shared an Instagram post about dealing with her parents’ age and openly admitted that she is scared of losing her mother and her father.
Sharing a bunch of pictures of her parents and her childhood, Sameera wrote, “Coming to terms with my parent’s aging has been a struggle for me. Are we ever really prepared to see the pillars that held us up all these years, slowly start to become ever so fragile? I definitely wasn’t ready. Maybe I took things for granted: but that’s life right. Adulting happens, and the focus changes. Things move fast and then it hits you: Time. It moves too quickly.”
She continued, ” Last few years I’ve gotten to know my mom more than I ever took the trouble to. And with each conversation I understand her better and who I am and where my endless resilience comes from. I see how she effortlessly managed so much behind the scenes. As most of our mothers did and still do.”
Did I appreciate her enough then? I see it now in me as a mom and how much it takes to be it all that and more. I’m scared of losing her and my dad. I’m saying it out loud because it helps me cope. But I’m ever so grateful to have them right here right now. I am grateful for my sisters who rally around them making sure they stay healthy. I am in grace. Taking this post to put it out there for anyone who feels this. This is your moment. Your chance. To share as much love as you can with those who gave you boundless love and got you to where you are today 🙏🏼 love you Mama Papa❤️ #gratitude #parents ✨
It is natural to be scared of losing one’s parents, but it is important to remember that aging is a natural process that everyone goes through. It is essential to be there for our parents, to support them, and to make sure that they feel loved and cared for.