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An illiterate person

who comes to their life struggle

By nadia khanomPublished about a year ago 5 min read
An illiterate person
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When there was a man, we should call him Samir, who experienced childhood in a little, far-off town. The town was concealed in a side of the reality where current comforts and open doors were scant. Life in Samir's town was basic yet testing. Individuals dealt with the land, developing harvests, keeping an eye on creatures, and doing what they could to make due.

Samir came from a group of ranchers, as a great many people in the town. His folks never went to class, and neither did he. In the town, going to class was viewed as an extravagance, something for individuals in enormous towns or urban communities, not for the people who lived off the land. From early on, Samir figured out how to sow seeds, deal with the creatures, and help his dad in the fields.

Be that as it may, Samir generally felt a bizarre draw inside him. He realized there was another element out there past the fields and slopes that encompassed his town. He saw individuals from the city drop by, wearing garments he had never seen, talking in a way that sounded significant, and he frequently considered what sort of daily routine they experienced. They conveyed books, papers, and guides — things that appeared to contain secrets he was unable to comprehend. Samir couldn't peruse, and the pages of books seemed to be a mysterious language that he didn't have a place with.

As Samir became older, he started to intensely feel the heaviness of this impediment more. In his heart, he yearned to learn, to know the things that others knew. Yet, how on earth is that even possible? Nobody in his town could educate him. His folks frequently told him, "Why? You have a decent life here. We get by, we have food on our table, and we really want nothing more. Why sit around idly with things that won't help you in the fields?" They didn't intend to beat him down; they simply didn't see a world past the one they knew.

Be that as it may, Samir's psyche wouldn't rest. He saw how much harder it was for individuals like him who couldn't peruse. At the point when they went to the market, they needed to trust the retailer to let them know the right costs. They couldn't understand signs or notifications about changes occurring nearby. In the event that there was a need to finish up desk work for any taxpayer-supported organizations, they needed to depend on another person to do it for them, trusting they weren't being cheated or deceived. Samir felt weak in light of the fact that he didn't comprehend the composed word, a power that appeared to hold the way into a greater world.

At some point, something happened that changed Samir's life for eternity. An explorer came to the town, a man who had been taught in a distant city. The explorer was remaining with a general in the town and had carried with him books, papers, and an affection for educating. Word spread rapidly about this informed man, and Samir, inquisitive and invigorated, figured out how to meet him.

At the point when Samir met the voyager, he was anxious. He was humiliated about not knowing how to peruse, figuring the man could snicker at him or see him as silly. However, shockingly, the explorer didn't pass judgment on him by any means. All things considered, he grinned compassionately and said, "It's never past the point where it is possible to learn. The world is brimming with information, and you can in any case get to it. I can show you assuming you need."

Samir's heart dashed with fervor. He consented to meet the voyager each night after his work in the fields. They would sit outside under the blurring daylight, and the explorer would show Samir how to peruse. From the outset, it was troublesome. The letters appeared to be weird and confounding, and Samir battled to figure out them. His hands were harsh from long periods of working the land, and holding a pencil felt abnormal. There were minutes when he needed to surrender, minutes when he contemplated whether it was even worth the work.

In any case, the voyager showed restraint, continuously reassuring him, advising him that learning requires some investment and that he was gaining ground, regardless of how little. Gradually, Samir began to perceive the letters, then, at that point, words, and the end sentences. Each little triumph filled Samir with pride and trust.

Figuring out how to peruse opened another world to Samir. The words on a page, which once appeared to be a mystery code, started to check out. He could now peruse signs on the lookout, count his cash appropriately, and, surprisingly, read the report from the city. However, more than that, perusing provided Samir with a feeling of freedom. He no longer needed to depend on others to direct him through the world. He could go with choices in view of his own comprehension.

As time went on, Samir turned out to be increasingly certain. He didn't stop at simply figuring out how to peruse; he started composing as well. He composed letters, kept a diary, and recorded his considerations about the world. His psyche extended past the bounds of his town, and he began longing for additional opportunities. He understood that schooling wasn't just about figuring out how to peruse and compose — it was tied in with opening potential, about developing and developing personally.

Individuals in Samir's town saw the progressions in him. They perceived how he strolled with more certainty, how he could haggle better at the market, and how he started helping other people with administrative work and perusing. Before long, different residents became inquisitive, and some even inquired as to whether he could train them to peruse as well. He turned into a guide, sharing the information he had acquired, and helping other people who had once felt as lost as he did.

However, Samir's process wasn't just about figuring out how to peruse. It was tied in with defeating the well-established conviction that individuals like him — individuals naturally introduced to destitution and lack of education — were bound to remain as such. Through difficult work, assurance, and an outsider's thoughtfulness, Samir broke free from the restrictions that had once kept him down.

Years after the fact, Samir thought back on his excursion with a profound feeling of appreciation. He understood that figuring out how to peruse wasn't just about grasping words on a page — it was tied in with empowering himself to shape his own future. The world, when little and shut off, had opened dependent upon him in manners he might have never envisioned.

Samir realized there were numerous others like him, individuals who felt caught by their conditions, uncertain if they would at any point transcend them. His story turned into a demonstration of the way that regardless of where you start throughout everyday life, there is dependably a method for changing your way. Learning, developing, and going after another element is never past the time.

Thus, Samir turned into an image of trust in his town — an update that the best hindrances in life are the ones we put on ourselves, and with steadiness, we can

beat even the hardest of battles.

Thank you very much for reading my story,

Nadia,

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About the Creator

nadia khanom

As a writer, I believe in the power of words to shape emotions, inspire thoughts, and create lasting impressions. Through storytelling,

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  • Marysol Ramosabout a year ago

    Definitely a story I'll be sharing with others. Great read!

  • ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTYabout a year ago

    Very inspiring story! Well done!

  • Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago

    Samir proves that we can overcome the barest of circumstances. A great story .

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