I was fed up with my life. I did not want to live any longer. People thought I was into drugs because of bad company. But I did drugs because of my problem of depression. Taking drugs would help me forget all my pains. I would not feel worthless for a while. I had accepted that it was the only way I could spend the rest of my life.
I started drugs at the age of fourteen. People in
my society never tried to know why I took drugs nor did they ever talk to
me about my life. They just enjoyed shit talking about me. It was bearable for
me. But when my mom was insulted because of me, it broke my heart. It was a
shame for my family. Initially, my mom tried to convince and change me but in
vain. All she could do was cry. One day she was terribly upset. She slapped
me and asked me to leave home. I did not waste a minute and left my home. I thought
that was the least I could do for my mom.
I was far from my home, education, friends and my
old life. I was surviving, not living. One early morning, I had a dream. I went
back to my childhood days. I was playing swing in a park. My mom was with me.
As the swing was gaining momentum, there was a time I was about to fall. But,
my mom saved me. Suddenly, I woke up. But I heard my mom’s voice in my head. She said, “My dear
daughter, I have always loved you. I
always will. I want you to change and live the best life”. That day I made my
life-changing decision. I decided to quit drugs and start anew. It was not easy
for me but I was determined.
Today I am living happily with my family. I am not
that successful but I am certainly a happy daughter of a happy mother.
( This is a fictitious story written from the POV of a former drug addict)
-Jeena Khiunju
Grade 10
Manoram Boarding Secondary School
Suryabinayak-5, Bhaktapur
When I first read this article, I felt like this situation might not be possible, but when read this article completely, it really inspired me because the biggest thing of our life is that we have to learn from our mistake and commit not to repeat the same mistake .
ReplyDeleteIt is really inspiring . It makes me realized that willpower of people can do anything they want . And your parents always want good for you.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing impossible to they who will try.
ReplyDeleteCongrats for your new life but it would be better if you had shared your mental turmoil while consuming drugs so that people think twice before touching it
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