Hi @theunsealed thank you for this initiative. Hi @ashley_topham this is Mehr. Lauren told me about you, that you’re a strong woman just like me. Just know that I’m very very proud of you and all the other ladies on this planet. I understand how difficult it is to be strong even when you are broken.
I’m 23 years old and I’m from Pakistan. I’m working since I was 14 years old. My Father married my Mom when he was 42 and my mom was 18. He died when I was 2months old. I have 4 elder siblings.
It has always been a wish of me to study abroad since I was a child. However, I get the impression that we were not particularly fortunate. I belong to middle class family. My mother was a breadwinner in our family. I’m not sure how my mom managed to provide us such amazing and perfect life. We were equipped with everything we required. We didn’t have enough money to realize our ambitions, but I never stopped fantasizing about it. Look, here I’m in the United States of America, pursuing my ambitions. If I can do it, anyone can do it. @theunsealed that’s such a cute memory. My brother believes in me and encourages me. No matter how silly my plan is, he always inspires me to do better.
I’d want to share a childhood memory of my brother. He used to be such a sloppy, naughty, and stubborn boy. He was in grade 9 when I was in third grade. We were walking to school one day and were told that white shoes were not permitted; only black shoes were permitted. My mother advised him to wear black shoes, but he refused and told her I can wear that because I’m in grade nine, I big boy now. Just to make a good impression and just to look cool in front of his friends. I remember one of our teachers waiting at the entrance with a big thick stick as we entered the school. She noticed my brother’s shoes and was ready to strike him with the stick when I intervened and lied to her that his shoes were broken and that he would be getting new ones this week just to protect him.. We both know we have each other’s backs since that day. I know he’ll be there for me at all times, and he knows I’ll be there for him as well.
I remember, he used to give me money for chocolates. I love him so much and I know he loves me more. Brothers are true blessings.
Thank you for sharing your memory. I’m excited to hear from @ashley_topham.