Success Story
Help today because tomorrow you may be the one who
needs more helping!
Help today because tomorrow you may be the one who
needs more helping!
Success story
Poonam's story is one of incredible resilience and
transformation, a journey marked by suffering, survival, and, ultimately,
empowerment. Married young and full of hope, Poonam's life took a difficult
turn when she began suffering from epilepsy and a disability in her right hand.
To make matters worse, her husband's family did not support her through her
illness. Instead, they subjected her to physical abuse and neglect, causing her
condition to worsen.
The combination of abuse, epilepsy, and her physical
limitations left Poonam bedridden, unable to speak clearly or move about
freely. Isolated and vulnerable, her situation seemed hopeless. Her physical
health deteriorated, and she became dependent on others for even the smallest
of tasks. Poonam was trapped-not just by her body, but by the lack of support
and care from those who should have protected her.
It was during one of Mani Memorial Society's outreach
surveys in Varanasi that we first encountered Poonam. When we found her, she
was in a critical state-emotionally, physically, and mentally. She had lost all
confidence in herself, and her speech problem further isolated her from the
world.
With her mother's support, Poonam came to our center. We
immediately began working with her, offering medical care, speech therapy, and
emotional support. At Mani Memorial Society, we believed that with the right
care and encouragement, Poonam could regain her independence.
The journey wasn't easy. Poonam struggled with her speech
and mobility, but she never gave up. Over time, with the help of our dedicated
team and the unwavering love and support of her mother, she made remarkable
progress. Our speech therapy sessions helped Poonam improve her communication
skills, while physical rehabilitation exercises allowed her to regain some
control over her body.
In addition to her physical recovery, we worked with Poonam
on building her self-esteem and confidence. Through our personality development
programs, she learned to express herself more clearly and take pride in her own
abilities.
Today, Poonam is a different person. She is no longer
confined to her bed, dependent on others for everything. Thanks to the support
she received from Mani Memorial Society and her mother, Poonam is now able to
leave the house on her own, run small errands, and take care of herself.
While her speech is still a work in progress, she is now
able to communicate more clearly, giving her a voice she had long been denied.
Poonam has not only regained her mobility, but she has also reclaimed her
dignity.
Her story is a powerful reminder that with the right
support, no challenge is insurmountable. Poonam is a testament to the strength
of the human spirit, and we are proud to have been a part of her journey.