Men Don’t Cry, They Die Silently | Story of Vikram | Rishabh Shukla

Men Don’t Cry, They Die Silently

Vikram was the pillar of his family—providing, protecting, and sacrificing. Yet, no one saw his silent struggles. His father criticized his every decision, his wife dismissed his exhaustion, and his children barely acknowledged him beyond their needs.

One evening, after a heated argument where he was told, "You're just an ATM, nothing more!" something inside Vikram broke. He locked himself in his room, drowning in suffocating thoughts. His hands trembled as he wrote a final letter—"Maybe in death, I will find peace."

As he reached for the bottle of pills, his eight-year-old son knocked on the door. "Papa, I need help with my homework." The innocent voice shattered the darkness. Tears streamed down Vikram’s face. For the first time, he let himself cry.

That night, he gathered courage. He walked out, looked his family in the eyes, and said, "I am not just an ATM. I am a human. Either respect me or lose me."

His words shook them. Regret, guilt, and fear dawned on their faces. And from that day, Vikram was not just a provider. He was seen, heard, and valued.

Because men don’t need silence. They need love too.

मर्द नहीं रोते, वे चुपचाप मर जाते हैं......

विक्रम अपने परिवार की रीढ़ था—त्याग, सुरक्षा और परवाह करने वाला। लेकिन किसी ने उसकी खामोश तकलीफों को नहीं देखा। पिता उसकी हर बात में कमी निकालते, पत्नी उसकी थकान को नज़रअंदाज़ करती, और बच्चे उसे केवल जरूरतों के लिए याद करते।

एक शाम, जब उसे ताने दिए गए—"तुम बस एक एटीएम हो, और कुछ नहीं!"—अंदर कुछ टूट गया। उसने खुद को कमरे में बंद कर लिया, मौत के ख्यालों में डूब गया। कांपते हाथों से उसने आखिरी चिट्ठी लिखी—"शायद मरने के बाद ही सुकून मिलेगा।"

जैसे ही उसने ज़हर की बोतल उठाई, उसके आठ साल के बेटे ने दरवाज़ा खटखटाया। "पापा, मुझे होमवर्क में मदद चाहिए।" मासूम आवाज़ ने अंधेरे को चीर दिया। विक्रम की आँखों से आंसू बह निकले। पहली बार उसने खुद को रोने दिया।

उस रात, उसने हिम्मत जुटाई। बाहर आया, और कहा, "मैं सिर्फ एक एटीएम नहीं हूँ। मैं इंसान हूँ। या मुझे सम्मान दो, या मुझे खोने के लिए तैयार रहो।"

उसकी आवाज़ घर में गूंज उठी। परिवार के चेहरों पर पछतावा, डर और अपराधबोध था। और उस दिन से, विक्रम सिर्फ एक कमाने वाला नहीं रहा। वह सुना गया, समझा गया, और प्यार किया गया।

क्योंकि मर्दों को खामोशी नहीं, प्यार चाहिए।

SWAPNIL SAUNDARYA MENZ

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With over 15 years of versatile experience, Rishabh Shukla is a distinguished journalist, public relations expert, brand storytelling consultant, and art activist. He has mastered the art of transforming narrative-driven public relations into powerful, emotionally resonant brands. Combining his journalistic expertise with creative storytelling and the use of art for social justice, Rishabh has become a force to reckon with in the worlds of publishing, real estate, and NGO collaborations.

Armed with double master’s degrees in English Literature and Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology, as well as a postgraduate diploma in Journalism and Mass Communications, Rishabh excels in creating high-impact media content that drives engagement and visibility. His design thinking badges from IBM further empower him to craft lasting narratives for clients, transforming ordinary stories into memorable brand identities.

Recognized by numerous esteemed organizations for his strategic public relations planning, contemporary writing, and campaign development, Rishabh has created story-centric PR campaigns that drive meaningful, measurable results for businesses, NGOs, and creative sectors alike.

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