My Life
Though there’s nothing extraordinary about my life, I still want to share my journey. I was born into a middle-class family, and my father has done a lot for us. There was a time when he used to drive a rickshaw, but our situation has improved since then.
I’ve always been an average student with little interest in studies, and our financial background didn’t offer many opportunities for better prospects. I completed my matriculation and intermediate, facing several challenges along the way. Eventually, I started working in a customer service position, and my income gradually increased. During this time, I got married, and things started falling into place. In the meantime, I also completed my graduation and enrolled in a B.Ed. program.
However, three months ago, I quit my job or, rather, I was let go. After leaving my job, I found myself sitting idle, with various thoughts swirling in my mind. Then a friend told me about the stock market, where one can earn good money by investing. Around the same time, my credit card was approved. That’s when I made the unfortunate decision to ruin myself. I withdrew 50,000 rupees from my credit card and invested in the stock market, but within just three days, all the money was gone. I was filled with anxiety and couldn’t sleep, constantly wondering why I had made such a choice.
I then came up with the idea that if I could somehow obtain 100,000 rupees, I would buy 1,000 shares, recover my losses, and then quit. The credit card bill was also approaching, and I was at a loss about what to do. Thoughts of ending my life crossed my mind, but then I thought about my child, who was innocent and shouldn’t suffer for my wrong actions.
I gave up on the stock market, but more money went away. I took loans using mobile apps, accumulating debts. I managed to keep myself together, but life became difficult. I found myself constantly fighting with my wife, and she left for her mother’s house. The due date for the credit card bill was approaching, and I didn’t have the money to pay. I wasn’t sure how I would manage everything.
It made me realize how self-centered people can be. When things are going well for you, everyone calls and cares about you, but when times get tough, they turn their backs. I absorbed this lesson that in difficult times, true supporters are few.
However, a spark ignited within me that I could do something good. That’s why I purchased a domain for blogging. I will strive for success because nobody stands with the poor, and it’s hard for us to find good opportunities. If anyone wants to help me with a job or financially, please reach out. I am going through a lot, like those who can’t do much, but I hope and pray for an easier life. Sleep evades me at night, and I’m still awake, writing. I will continue this story in the future.
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