"I am the only female child in a family full of men. I grew up playing, living and spending time with my brothers. I used to feel inferior to them because of all the different ways in which I was treated in comparison to them.
Besides this, I was also criticized due to my physical appearance and my day-to-day activities. I have a dark complexion, and as a member of this Indian society, we are the luckiest if we are not shamed for it.
Despite not-so affluent financial situations, my parents managed to educate me in a good school. School life was rather a traumatic experience for me, but I got the lessons of life. I lost a lot of friends(the ones who were like a family to me), learnt to thrive irrespective of my insecurities and gained the confidence and independence that one needs to walk through life.
Our family's financial condition encouraged me to take freelancing as a part-time job and this changed my life. My first project required a registration fee which I could not afford, hence, my friend paid for it. I owe him big! The project yielded around 500 rupees(my first ever income!). After doing a few projects of content writing and scripting, I came across some publication houses who decided to hire me! The feeling was surreal.
I have taken part in around 89 anthologies till date and am on my way to publish my own book. I was also sponsored as a Representative of Indian Youth Columnists. After all this success, I only have gratitude in my heart. Thank you to those who made all the attempts to disqualify me, but guess what? You do not get to do that. I am qualified and I am here to leave a mark! - Bisakha Das.
Proud of you! ❤
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