My support system

Written by Soma Seal, 

Jwelery Production Supervisor. 

Made By Survivors.

One and a half year passed by that I have been witnessing the gradual progress of Made by Survivors coupled with a few hurdles at times. I got a good job here least expecting that I would be gifted with so many relationships. I was a little apprehensive in meeting our new Program Manager since I did not know how she would be. But within a couple of minutes having introduced to Doel, I felt at ease and comfortable. We just hit off right away and in no time I did realize that I would enjoy working with her. I have siblings but yet somewhere I had a void in me where I craved for more love and affection. But having met Doel, the emptiness is now filled with love, emotions and attachment. I really feel that she is a part of my own family. I consider myself really lucky by getting a sister and a friend both in Doel. Apart from the daily working hours, during the recess and also during the Shantiniketan trips, we chat and share our feelings, opinions and problems as well. She has become an integral part of my life, so much so that when she goes to Boisar I really feel alone and miss her presence terribly. I get valuable suggestions from her in my need, support in my hard times, and compassion in my pain. Apart from my parents, I never got this affection and care for a long time. No one has comforted me and given me a feel of assurance to be there by my side the way Doel has been doing. Family, siblings have always been important in my life. Though being a foreign organisation, it has not only given me working opportunity, it has gifted me a brother like Paul, a sister like Doel and so many adorable girls at the shelter home. I pray to God so that I can fill Doel’s life with immense happiness and peace. Long live Made by Survivors. Long live Doel. 

Translted and Edited by Dolon Basu.