Zabaan-e-aam presents a story about love and heartbreak and walks you through the lanes of Hyderabad. Listen to Purnima Tammireddy's story 'Emotional Pregnancy' in this episode. In the story, she turns an ordinary tale of one-sided love and friendzoning into a deeper meditation of unfulfilled emotional needs and their weird manifestations. In this short story, the writer explores love, heartbreak, and the unexpected toll that emotional trauma can take on the body. Our protagonist, a woman who once felt the joy of a deep and passionate connection, finds herself shattered after a painful breakup. As she grapples with the weight of heartbreak, the emotional turmoil begins to manifest in unforeseen physical ailments, leaving her to confront the powerful link between mind and body. Join us as we journey through this narrative, shedding light on the often-overlooked consequences of mental and emotional pain. This story serves as a reminder of the importance of healing—both emotionally and physically—and the resilience required to overcome life's most challenging moments. Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive content, including mention of suicide and the mental trauma associated with heartbreak. We understand that these topics can be deeply distressing for some listeners. Please take care of yourself while listening, and if you feel the need, we encourage you to skip this story. Listener discretion is advised. Thank you for listening, and take care. About the Writer Purnima Tammireddy is a writer, translator and publisher. She co-founded pustakam.net, a book review website in 2008 and Elami Publications, an indie publishing house, in 2022. She’s the author of a short story collection titled, 'Emotional Pregnancy', of which you’d now listen to the title story. Purnima has translated Manto and Amrita Pritam into Telugu. A techie by profession, she’s a theatre enthusiast and trained Kerala Muralist. Purnima’s short stories have mainly been about Telugu urban lives, with a special focus on mental health issues and their impact on intimate heterosexual relationships. Reshma, a voice artist based out of Hyderabad, reads the story for you. Credits:
It Arrives
It arrives
when you least expect it
-in a park,
in a bookshop,
or right here where I'm standing:
love wraps round you
just like a warm scarf
banishes the winter.
Original Poem by Iranian poet Fariba Shadloo
Translated by Alireza Abiz with Poetry Translation Workshop
https://www.poetrytranslation.org/poem/it-arrives/#translated-poem
The background music has been taken from http://www.pixabay.com from the following creators. Anastasia Kir Dana Music Omar Faruque
India SFX Library
Wahyu Music
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