There is no place like home. And I do miss home.

It has become a trend among the youths in the present time to venture out to different places away from home for further studies or in the hope of better job opportunities. Leaving home for a new home away from home is accompanied by sundry challenges and adjustments that the individual requires to make. I am one of those who travelled thousands of miles from home to have a better learning opportunity from one of the top colleges in the country. Landing in a new place for the first time was quite amusing initially but the first challenge that I faced was the weather. From where I come is chilly almost throughout the year but my new home was way warmer which was why I had to visit my new friend, the shower several times a day. Most of the time after the shower, I would have another natural shower from my sweat. Another bigger challenge was food. Since I was staying in a hostel, the food was prepared as per the taste of the locals which was the opposite of what I usually eat and what I prefer. Blessed with a very sensitive stomach, I would have digestion problems due to the drastic change in food habits. There are days when I would burst into tears while talking with my dear ones back home because I missed home food and I’d wish to give anything for my mom’s dish. Talking about my mom, staying so far meant getting to see my family only after a year. Staying in a hostel was not so much of a problem for me since I stayed in a residential school from my childhood but the challenging part not being able to meet them for a very long gap. There is a phone but seeing them in person, being able to hold them, and being able to talk and laugh in person is so much more. One very important thing that I had to do was being responsible when it comes to my health, pocket money, and academics. There are days where I would break down and I’d wish to drop my course and go back home but then I had friends who would remind me of my parents, their expectation, and also that I have a goal to achieve for which I should strive hard come what may.

Impact of global pandemic on the youth

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Youth are the growth factor for any country. They form a large portion of the population. India is one of countries where youth are in abundance. But due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, life has come to a standstill. Lockdown has damaged the economy and its adverse effects are felt by our youth. The unemployment rate is increasing at a jaw dropping rate. In the past three months youth of every country across the globe have lost their jobs. Companies have laid off a huge number of employees to cut down the costs and sustain in the market. Lots of youth who have retained their jobs despite facing huge pay cuts in salaries. Some of them have availed loans for various purposes. Many of them have taken up EMI schemes. But due to the Coronavirus they have lost their livelihood. They are not able to pay the loans and pay interest. For some, the situation is so dire that it has led them to commit suicide. Depression has taken deep roots in their life also affecting their loved ones.

The Awakening

19/06/2020 No Comments

I am Namita. (name changed) I lost my father when I was 18. I have a brother who is elder to me. I have completed my teacher training program and worked in School as a teacher. After a few years of experience, members of my family forced me to get married. In April 2018 I tied the knot with the person chosen by my family. In the beginning, life was very pleasant and smooth going. We went out in the evenings, had food outside, met friends and relatives. I felt very happy and thanked my mother for choosing the right person for life. As days passed, my husband started behaving strangely and showing his real character. but I did not change my attitude towards him. I tolerated everything and I lived with him. Then one fine day, like bolt from the blue, I got a call from a lady that my husband has an extramarital relationship with her for the last 7 years. Then I was shocked and felt very bad but even then I did not change my attitude and I loved him sincerely despite the fact which I was told on the telephone and continued to live with him. Then he started punishing me with physical torture as well as mental torture. I told him that I was pregnant thinking with this news he would stop torturing me but it was different. He tortured me more and more and I had a miscarriage. But in spite of all these atrocities I stayed with him and continued working in the school After some time, he forced me to leave the job but begged him to allow me to continue in the school. But again he started to give a lot of mental and physical torture to me. Then finally I decided to resign and came back to my mother. I did not lose heart nor did I worry about my past. I then decided to stand on my own legs with Education “the greatest asset” my parents had given me. I thought to myself why I should waste my life for a person who has no feelings, it is not worth it. I got a good job in a school and continuing as a teacher, enjoying with little children, forgetting all my past, dedicating my life to these children who are the future of our country. Thank you Secret Sharz for providing some space for persons like me to share all our problems with full confidence.

Relationships

18/06/2020 No Comments

I was about 15 years old when I got into my first one sided relationship. It was not a great one. The girl got to know and she said it was not going to go anywhere. I used to lie a lot during this time.