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From A Nurse
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I come from a poor family and live in a place where girls rarely continue education after matriculation. Hardly any girl from our community go to college, and I don’t know of any who have studied at the university.
My father is a laborer and the only earning member of our family of six. Money was always a problem, and studying after matriculation was very difficult. Buying books and paying fees for the higher grades was hard, and Many times, there is no electricity, which made studying even more difficult.
It became even harder when I took medical subjects in 11th and 12th grade. My father could not afford my education, and one of my sisters had to drop out of school because we had no money for her fees. This was very painful, but I decided not to give up.
After 12th grade, I got admission in to B.Sc. Nursing outside J&K, but it was too expensive for my family. I was about to lose hope, but Imamia Literacy Mission (ILM) helped me. They supported me financially and guided me. With their help, I studied hard and completed my nursing degree.
Today, I work as a nurse at a private hospital in Srinagar, Kashmir. The day I wore my white uniform, I felt proud. It was the result of years of struggle, hard work, and the support of ILM. Now, I help patients, support my family, and live the dream that once felt impossible.
Thank you all.