Reach Out
Today after a long time I hold a pen to my words.
Today for the first time silent tears of joy roll down my cheeks.
Yes, there have been a million moments in life that are priceless, but none compared to how I feel now. 18th Dec marks a year since I took the first step of liberation. Liberation from crying my heart out, liberation from harassment and torment, liberation from dying. And today, I was able help someone who suffered just like me.
It brought back all the past memories and pain when I found out that she is suffering just like I did. It felt like living the whole crime scene again. I felt the sharp knife stabbing again on my healing wounds. I desperately wanted to help as if it was I who needed help. The feeling of helplessness crept in me again.
All I could do was pray. Please help me help her. The feeling of empathy is beyond comprehension when you have lived through it. Just like me she was crying for help. Just like me she was helpless, just like me she is being tortured. Just like me…
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it — The Alchemist”
To be honest, I’ve not been a fan of the above quote but today I realize it’ true.
It all felt surreal. The desperation brought to me a message from a stranger who passed by me one day. Someone I faintly met at work. “If you have spare time, can you work an extra job?”, he asked. It’s always good to engage in a conversation, so I asked “what job?” This conversation redirected me to helping her out. Today, she holds the job as I hold this pen.
Today I’m glad that my prayers are answered. Today, I do the job I love while I was able to find for someone a job they love.
