I was 12 years old. I used to cut my hands because I had a lot of emotional pain. I was a girl who was always by myself and never talked to others. Because of all my problems, I thought cutting was the best option. I felt that slitting my wrists was my only option. I could never talk about my problems with others, because I thought that they would all laugh at me. After some months, however, I felt embarrassed by my actions.

I thought it was time for change, and I decided to forget the cutting and get involved in extra activities, which made me happy and helped me to wake up to a new happy, life. After some years, I got more engaged and recently started work as an after school teacher at Jadibuti center. While teaching, I stumbled upon a small girl who faced the same problems I had many years ago.I can feel the pain she is going through. Her name is Sandhya Upreti. She is 12 years old and studies in a government school. She is a step forward girl with many talents and does excellently in all the extra activities. But lately she has not shown any interest. Knowing this I personally approached her and consulted with her close friends. I finally came to know she has been experiencing lots of family problems and suffering. When she cannot control her feelings, she does the same things I used to do- cut her hands. Now, I am trying my best to help her inorder to stop all of this. After this incident, I feel like I have a chance to save lives! If I don’t movemy life forward, then I may regret it.So I’ve decided to help her. If she chooses a healthy path, I am sure that she will one day become a successful person. I really appreciate her for trusting me to share her issues.

- Kshitiza Shrestha

  ASP Teacher January 1st till date

  Jadibuti Center