HEALING WITH MUSIC THERAPY!

SINCE ITS ADVENT ON THIS PLANET, MUSIC HAS ALWAYS PLAYED A PART IN EXPRESSING HAPPINESS AND ANGER, EVEN IN CIVIL WARS OR OUR FREEDOM STRUGGLES.

- DR. MURUGANANTH SABAPATHY

The year 2020 was a tough one for the entire world, and my family was no exception. In June of that year, my father, an eminent CTVS surgeon, contracted COVID-19 and passed away within a week of being admitted to the ICU. It all happened quickly, and we had no idea how to deal with it. To make matters worse, the lockdown norms were strict, and we couldn't have anyone come over to console us during this challenging time.

The shock of my father's sudden demise was so intense that I couldn't even cry. I felt like I was in a daze, and my mind couldn't comprehend what had happened. That's when I decided to retreat to my studio, lock myself in, and put on my headphones. I stumbled upon a song called Dheivangal from the movie Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga, and within ten seconds of listening to it, I found myself crying like a baby.

It's hard to explain, but that song became my outlet for grief when I was all alone. It helped me process my emotions and come to terms with the loss of my father. Even though it's been months since his passing, I still find myself listening to that song, and it brings me comfort and peace in my moments of missing him.

Since its advent on this planet, music has always played a part in expressing happiness and anger, even in civil wars or our freedom struggles.

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