Suchi Sharma calls her second mother Champa Mumma lovingly. It's a soul-to-soul connection, she says, that binds the two together despite not being related by blood. Well, who said blood is thicker?
In this conversation with SheThePeople, Suchi Sharma talks about the bond she shares with a senior citizen she met at an old age home, how the latter became a mother to her, and why one doesn't need a blood relation to call someone family.
Suchi Sharma Story
"I met Champa Mumma in an old age home, and there was an instant connection between us. Slowly with time, it turned into a beautiful mother-daughter bond, as we both walked together with patience and time.
As a child, I enjoyed connecting with people from all walks of life. I could strike up conversations with elderly couples, or anyone I would come across. It’s joyous to listen to them without judgement, allowing them to be heard.
As I grew up, I started visiting senior citizens in my society, particularly those whose children live abroad or who didn’t have children at all.
I have always had an inclination towards spreading happiness and love. However, It was in 2016, that I was able to embrace this passion fully. I started visiting old age homes, orphanages and shelter homes. Now, I focus my energy on helping senior citizens who are alone, as well as street children dreaming of having the basics of life.
Since meeting Champa Mumma, I’ve celebrated all the special occasions like her birthday and Valentine’s Day with everyone in the old age home, which has brought us even closer.
I believe that acts of kindness should be done without seeking recognition. So, for years, I chose not to share these precious moments on social media. But, a few months ago, I realised that if my videos could inspire others to extend their care and compassion, why not share them? Perhaps my stories could ignite change and touch the hearts of those who needed it most.
The response was incredible. Many individuals who had left their parents in old age homes realized the weight of their choices and began reaching out. Others, who had been estranged from their own parents for years, found inspiration in my videos, leading them to reconcile their relationships.
I believe that time is the most valuable gift we can give someone. With the grace of God, everything falls into place effortlessly. Sometimes, things may be delayed, but with patience, trust and faith, our intentions for a good cause do manifest.
I wish to continue on this path as a Happiness Officer, never heard of it? Well, we should definitely have this role mandatory!”
Suggested reading: Call Your Mom: Why We Must Not Take Our Mothers For Granted
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