Get To Your Calling - Aryan Brahmin

TW: Suicide

"In school, I was into sports. I tried doing better in my academics, but I just couldn't. I devoted a major part of my day to studies, while only 2 hours went into sports. However, I was much better at the latter than the former. Due to poor academic performance, my tuition teacher used to torture me a lot. He used to beat me and that pushed me to develop suicidal tendency. I drove to Puri with the thought of committing suicide, but I was caught and brought back home. Soon after, I started hookah and it became my breakfast, lunch and dinner.

One day, I was watching London Olympics with my Dad. The game that we were watching was new to me. I asked Dad and he said that it's handball. I researched a lot on it, and felt like this is my calling. Messi is my role model(I have even tattoed his name on my wrist) and just like him, I decided to work towards my goals, no matter how hard it gets.

Cut to the present time, I am U-19 Indian Handball Team Captain. I have played various international, national and state level matched and won accolades for the same. Winning the "Best Player Of The Match/Tournament" is a feeling like no other. All of this didn't come easy, a lot of practice, precision and hard work went into it.

When life gives you a tough time, learn to rise above it. Sometimes, it'll feel like hell and resorting to suicide will seem easier, but hold on just a bit more. There's a calling for you too!" - Aryan Brahmin.