I was a eighteen year old girl when I moved out of my home. I did not have a very happy childhood. My father was in and out of job frequently. He had all the influences of the big bad world outside. Wine, women, gambling and so on. He used to spend all his money and pester my mother for more money. My mother educated me and took care of me with the income she got working as a housekeeper. My mother passed away when I was 18 years old and that is when I moved out. Since I had been denied the luxury of a secure happy family I was tempted to stray off.
After a few bitter experiences I realized I needed to change my attitude. I took up the job as a part time job as electrician and spent a lot of time reading books and novels. I did not marry because I was afraid my life would also be like my mother’s. She had not seen anything in life except problems and unhappiness.
After reading a lot of books and seeing world outside my attitude towards life changed and I wanted to do charity and social service. Now I am a happy and contented woman. I am happy making others happy in the small ways I can.
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