Thirty days in September

I really like this story as I believe Mahesh Dattani really look into the real stuation that happens in the society. It touched hearts and consciences everywhere. It manages to portray identifiable mother-daughter relationship. In this story, both Mala and her mother, Shanta experienced the same situation. They have been molested by a person who is closely related to them. I believe this situation really happens everywhere. Women always being the victim of sexual abused.

It is not easy for the victim to continue their life after they have been sexually abused. This is the main message of “Thirty Days in September”, the struggle of Mala and her mother to continue their life after they have been molested in their childhoods. Both of them try to forget the pain but they are unsuccessful to do so. Shanta gains comfort in religion but her daughter rebels in her life. The bad effect of sexual abused will stay to haunt their life if they do not seek professional help. Her mother, Shanta is one of the victims who continue to live in misery all her life.

In a nutshell, I suggest to those who experiences the same situation as Mala and Shanta to go and see counselors to get help. I also want to advise parents to take care of their child. Do listen and try to solve your children’s problem if you want them to live happily in their life.