Beach Adventures With My Little Brother – Kavyasahana B, 11, Bengaluru
Kavyasahana B, an 11-year-old from Bengaluru, vividly pens her memories of beach adventures.
Beach Adventures With My Little Brother
What comes to mind when you think of the word “vacation”? Beaches, mountains, or snowy landscapes? For us, it’s always about the beaches – an oasis where we thoroughly enjoy the fresh, salty air, the rhythmic tides, the serene view of the full moon, the melodic sounds of the waves, and the awe-inspiring sights of sunrise and sunset. Nature’s wonders never cease to amaze us, serving as a welcoming interruption to our thoughts. Let me share some of our wavy adventures.
During my little brother’s first visit to Marina Beach at the age of three, he was excited yet scared, having never seen such a vast area with so many people. Despite initial hesitation, I convinced him to explore the cool water, feel the waves, and let the sand drift under our feet. However, a sudden huge wave startled him, making him terrified and reluctant to set foot on any beach thereafter.
A year later, during our vacation to Thiruchendur, a picturesque temple near the beach, we prayed and then enjoyed the mesmerizing sunrise. Though my brother initially hesitated to approach the sea, my dad carried him on his shoulders, allowing him to gain confidence gradually. Despite his fear, he held my hand tight, conveying his trust and the understanding that he would always be by my side.
As the years passed, filled with beach memories from Karwar, Gokarna, and Goa, my brother’s fear transformed into joy. He led me to the water, drenched himself, collected wet sand, and helped build a castle near the sea. His broad smile and playful interactions with the waves remain etched in my heart. The salty water no longer bothered him; his focus was on enjoying and playing.
Returning to our rooms, he imitated how he crawled on the beaches and, when asked where he wanted to go, replied, “Beesshh…” for the first time. We were all delighted to hear that from my sweet little brother. A big thanks to beaches – indeed, nature is the best teacher. We returned home after a fulfilling trip, brimming with hope and eagerly anticipating our next vacation.
Just as every flower blooms in its own time, and like bamboo that sprouts after days, I’m confident my brother will grow to be strong and helpful. It’s important to recognize that individuals with autism are not difficult, they’re simply different, with unique but equally powerful emotions. Similar to nature’s wonders, my little brother never fails to amaze us!
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19 Responses
That’s wonderfully written Kavya. More Power to you. Happy Writing. Loking forward to more from you. Best Wishes 🙂
Thank you so much Auntie 🙏
So beautifully captured Kavya! Learning so much from your daily accounts from the eyes of a sibling! It’s soo wholesome at so many levels!
Thanks a lot Auntie 😊
Excellent writing Kavya. Waiting for more from you. All the best👍
Thanks a bunch Auntie 🙏
HI Magalee , Sema writing … all the best .. god bless you .. keep writing and go the distance .. i seeing your bro through your pen (keyboard?) . i miss your dad . will meet you soon guys ..
once again god bless you both .
Thank you so much Uncle. We hope to meet you all soon too.😊🙏
What a wonderful piece of writing. Keep that creative juices flowing through your pen! Best wishes!!
Thanks a lot mama 🙏☺️
Nicely written. if the author can help the reader to visualize the scene it is a indication of good story telling skills. Saraswati kataksham
Thanks a ton Uncle 🙏☺️
What a vivid narrative! Kavya, your love for your brother shines brightly through your words! Bless you and your little brother!
Thank you so much Ma’am 🙏☺️
The way the story unfolds and the way the author can make the reader go through the emotions that the author felt , the confusions and the way she reawakens to understand and appreciate her brother is just marvelous writing. I’m just happy to have been introduced to such a wonderful wordsmith.
Thank you so much Sir🙏☺️
Well written short adventure story with awareness of autism and experience of sibling
Thanks a lot Tom🙏☺️
Kavya, you’ve penned this beautifully.