|SLC-S29/W5-“Thinking and Ideas!| Ideas That Failed (and Why)!”

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This is a decision in my own life that was not mine but it affected my whole life. From my childhood I have been very fond of reading. I always perform good in school. All teachers praised me and advised me that I should continue my education. Whenever I picked up new book I felt strange joy in my heart. My dream was to go to college then to university. This way I live respectable and independent life.
But as I grew up the atmosphere and traditions at home began to limit my dream. Our family does not practice giving girls much education. It is believed that studying up to a certain point is enough. After that it is more important to learn household chores and fulfill responsibilities. You know what guys when I completed my education and expressed my desire to join a college for further studies I was flatly denied. This moment was very painful for me. I never thought that my big dream would be stopp so easily. I tried to convince my family a lot. I also explain to them that education is very important for me. It is also my passion. But my words were not took seriously. Finally I kept quiet. Because I did not want a quarrel at home. Thus the plan that I had been planning for years remained unfulfilled. Even today when I look at my old books a pain arises in my heart. That perhaps if the circumstances had been different my life would have been different.

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My intention and determination were clear. I didn’t just want to get a degree but I wanted to turn my dreams into reality. I wanted to be able to stand on my own two feet not be a burden to anyone and make my family’s name shine. Education was a symbol of freedom for me. Freedom of thought freedom of decisions and freedom of self confidence.
I feel that if I become educated. I will be able to make better decisions about my future. In addition I will be able to raise my family well. But this dream of mine could not be fulfilled because our family’s thinking was traditional. The elders were afraid that more education would change a girl or she would move away from home.
The real reason was probably fear of society. Fear of what people would say and fear of deviating from tradition. I also didn’t dare to insist too much at that time. I silently accepted their decision. And this silence proved to be the biggest enemy of my dream.

If I get another chance I will first of all not let my dream weaken. I will speak my mind respectfully but firmly. I will try to explain to my family that education is not just about a degree. But also a source of awareness and self confidence. I will give examples of girls who despite getting an education maintain the honor of their home and family.

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I may even try to find a middle ground like online education or admission to an institution near my home. I will not surrender my passion to circumstances. Because guys now I realize that dreams do not come true by staying silent.
Believe me friends that desire is still alive in my heart today. Sometimes tears come in loneliness but hope has not disappeared. If life gives me another chance. I will definitely complete my education even if it is late. Because dreams have no age.

Thank you for being with me.

@m-princess

@ninapenda