In the complicated tapestry of family life, there are moments where roles that the grandparents play become more intense. Gunka and Me a deeply intense book written by Tosha dramatically explains how after the parents got struck by illness, the mantle of the care giving falls upon the extended family. In such time, the strength, love and hope by Gunka has nurtured Mason to shine brightly in a challenging world. As we delve more into the book, Tosha has also highlighted how Gunka has helped Mason struggling from ADHD fight his own battles.
Meet Mason, who was born in February on a chilly night in the presence of his parents. However, he was held by his Gunka which was his first touch of true love and ever since then Gunka has played a vital role in fostering and enduring him as an individual. This analyzes the beautiful bond that the grandparents share with their grandchildren despite the generational gaps. The emotions of nurturing love and hope describes the epitome of own blood being always there when the life throws you under the bus.
The grace that Gunka has shown in taking care of Mason expresses the determination that exist in her to foster care him that not only involves cleaning or feeding but being an emotional support for him as well. An unexpected situation arose, when Mason started struggling with ADHD in school but this did not stop Gunka from taking the challenge to help him over come his mental health issues. She made sure that she was always there for him, giving him medicines on time so that he never feels like that he is different from others. This urge to foster care the grandchildren has evolved over the years but did not exist before. As the society is moving more towards a challenging world, the roles of parents and grand parents has changed vividly as well.
The safe place built by Gunka shows how the grandparents in states takes care of their own flesh in time of need. Gunka made sure that Mason was taken well care of by practicing extraordinary patience as the people suffering from ADHD need extra love and care. At the same time, it shows how Gunka going through an emotional toll herself seeing her grandchild suffering is still fighting the challenge with an immense resilience.
The uphill battle to raise the grandchildren with immense care, love and support is greatly proven by Gunka and many others in the world. Alongside, the tough break for Gunka to help fight Mason the battle of ADHD shows that challenges that the grandparents encounter in fostering their blood and how gracefully they hold the responsibility marks an example of generational bond that will be passed on. Moreover, the laws for adoption must be made easier in the states for the grandparents so that the journey becomes less spooky for them.
