Because of You, I Never Walked Alone

Right from the world go, my life has been just what it is, not a bed of roses, but a real really journey. Trust me, if anyone was living my life till today, they’d probably just give up or run mad because everyday is an adventure. This adventure however, doesn’t just feature myself. It features a lot more people as the days pass.  Growing up, I had so many people who were there for me. I think it’s the way my family is and the community where we grew up in. Children were for everyone and everyone showed up for every kid. I can vividly remember my graduation and carols night days even when I was in kindergarten. My mom was always there, with a million others. It was more like everyone wanted to show up as much as they could. That made me feel so seen and loved as a kid to ten extent that even if my parents weren’t around, I knew I had other people around for me. Fast forward, I started growing and my second name became trouble. What you tell me not to do is exactly what I would do, and maybe some more. If not for God, I don’t think I would have been alive till today because I was always and constantly putting my life at risk. Once, I fell from the top of a table in school. I didn’t know what I was doing there but I could have died from that fall. But God came through for me. My first thanks in life always goes to God because without Him, I wouldn’t even think of being here. Everyday I wake up is by the grace of God and every win or loss is by his grace too.  My next thanks would be to my parents. I really don’t know what I can do to actually show them I grateful I am for all that they’ve done for me this far. Not everyone gets to have parents who show and up do more than they should and I count myself lucky to have parents like this. For showing up everyday, even if you were exhausted, for supporting, for pushing me on, for understanding me, for going to the end of the world and back just so I can be okay, I call you heroes. Having a child like myself isn’t an easy one, I know and you’ve really outdone yourself with this one. I’m very grateful. To my siblings, who always call me to ask me silly questions, I say thank you. Because how would I have been able to survive away from home for all these years. I could have run mad, but you guys managed to make me run mad while I was sane. Thank you for being gentle with me, for seeing me, for pushing me on and for reminding me of what I’m capable of by looking up to me. This is just the beginning for us. To my friends who chose to see me as who I am and stick with amidst it all, I appreciate you. I can be crazy at times, but that’s really who I am. Thank you for not judging, and pushing me away but rather cheering me on. You’ve helped me see who I really am and appreciate it.  And to the millions of people who have supported me even when I wasn’t looking, you’re the best! No one talks about how support from total strangers makes you want to even do better because you know that the whole world is rooting for you. This is the best thing anyone can have and I’m glad and blessed to have people like you looking out for me at every turn. My life isn’t perfect, but you all make it a little more bubblier and happier. Thank you very much and may we meet at the top! - - - all images belong to me. - - -