Three years back, I shifted to Kolkata with my daughter after my divorce. Trust me when I say this, each day since then has been a struggle for both of us in a new city and full of challenges. I was a girl who had never travelled alone in a train or used an ATM machine before. Moreover being a single mom to a special needs child and doing everything without any helper hasn't been easy at all for me. But in all this I also see a positive side which is the way my life reshaped and I became a much better version of myself with lot more confidence. I got to learn so many things with time which I never ever thought I would ever do. Life teaches us everything if we truly wanna learn.

When I came here, I tried a lot to get some online/offline work which I could do from home. I gave interviews, did unpaid internships to benefit me in this process but nothing helped me the way I was wanting. I made profiles on various job sites too so that somewhere or the other I crack some decent online job and start earning. I didn't earn a single penny for around 4-5 months and had no choice but to survive on my savings. When nothing worked out, I started teaching which I used to do earlier also and then slowly slowly I was able to manage all the expenses.

Day time I do all the daily routine work of home, evenings I take classes and late nights I record dance videos for my Instagram because I am very passionate about it. At times I do get appreciated from various Bollywood choreographers, actors and singers. Life doesn't always gives a choice and so was in my case. I had only choice which was to work very hard to achieve what I was wishing for and I will continue doing it.

I always followed one principle - It's your self belief, hard work and confidence which turns dreams into reality. I really wish to succeed soo much in life that I can give the best life to my daughter Myra which she deserves and it is only and only for this reason I work hard day and night as much as possible. I want to make such a mark which would inspire many single moms like me to fulfill their dreams and give a great life to their children.

One more thing I would like to say, I took divorce just like a normal phase of life. I didnt let it affect my mental health or well being. What was affecting me initially was the several judgements and criticisms I was facing every now and then from few people around me just because I was divorced. Like seriously, is that a crime or does it make someone a criminal in any way?? There are certain things which happen in life and we can't control it. Divorce is also just like that. If it's meant to happen, it will. And then I decided - I won't let anyone affect my life.. I stopped bothering and it truly proved useful. The day we stop bothering what others say, our life changes and magic happens. I have seen this in my case and would urge everyone - Do what your heart says, not what others say you to do.

I first found out my daughter was a special needs child during my pregnancy. My ultrasound reports hinted about some problem due to which various tests got done like 4D ultrasound, double marker test, genetic test, nipt test etc but none of the reports gave any concrete answer to clear our doubts. We even went to Delhi and consulted many senior doctors but they told till the baby is born nothing can be said as guarantee whether the baby will be normal or special. So we left everything on God. Even now I have full faith in God that he must have planned something for both of us so that we can sail through these tough times.

At that time, my honest reaction was that I was in tears. But then I thought may be that is what is destined for me and God felt me to be that strong headed to raise my child which was the most precious gift by God. Since the day she was born I knew my journey won’t be easy but my will power and self belief to fight all odds was much strong.