Watch: How An Indian Mother Overcame A Societal Taboo
In January 2020, Swagata Majumdar faced the unimaginable grief of losing her twins. The grief of losing her children became overwhelming.
She also realized that child loss is a significant taboo in India, leading to the isolation of bereaved mothers.
Image via video screengrab
Determined to challenge this stigma and support others, Majumdar — along with her friends — started a support group for mothers who have lost a child. Today, she has found healing and is now living with a happy family.
Please watch the video above for the complete story.
This piece is published in cooperation with Newsreel Asia.
Mariya Rajan is a founding member of Newsreel Asia in India. She is also a design consultant at ReligionUnplugged.com.