The Boy who had Nightmares
The fear that never leaves

Once upon a time, there was a young kid named Arham who suffered from severe nightmares for years. Every night, he would wake up screaming and sweating, terrified of the monsters lurking in the darkness of his bedroom. Arham was haunted by his nightmares, and he couldn't escape them no matter how hard he tried.
As he grew older, Arham came to realize that his nightmares were more than just bad dreams. They were a manifestation of the fear and trauma he had experienced in his childhood. Arham had been raised in a home plagued by domestic abuse. His parents, who were both struggling with their own demons, took out their frustrations on their son. They would beat him mercilessly, leaving him with bruises and scars that never seemed to fully heal.
The Kid who became a puppet
Arham childhood was a living nightmare, filled with pain, fear, and constant abuse. He tried to escape his home life by burying himself in academics and extracurricular activities, but he couldn't shake the fear that followed him everywhere he went. Even as he grew into a successful and accomplished adult, Arham still felt like a scared and broken child inside.
He tried everything to rid himself of his nightmares, from sleeping pills to therapy. But no matter what he did, the fear and trauma remained. Arham knew that he had to confront his past to move forward, but the thought of revisiting those memories was too painful. So he pushed it aside, hoping that time would heal all wounds.
But years went by, and the nightmares persisted.
The pain that never ends; Arham found himself feeling empty and unfulfilled, despite his success in life. He realized that he could no longer ignore the pain he had been carrying for so long. He needed to face it head-on if he was to have any hope of finding peace and happiness.
So Arham set out on a journey of self-discovery. He slowly began to peel back the layers of trauma that had been buried deep inside him. He confronted the memories of his childhood, no matter how painful they were. The moment where you need a Therapy; He spoke to therapists and support groups, and he found solace in the stories of others who had endured similar experiences.
Through it all, Arham realized that the path to healing was not an easy one. There were days when he felt like giving up, when the nightmares and the fear were too much to bear. But he also discovered that he was stronger than he ever imagined. He began to find joy in the present moment, no longer held hostage by the ghosts of his past.
In time, Arham found a way to make peace with his childhood trauma. He learned to forgive himself and his parents, and to let go of the pain that had held him back for so long. He no longer had nightmares, and he felt free from the weight that had been pressing down on him for so many years.
Arham story is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit. No matter how hopeless things may seem, there is always a way to break free from the past and find a brighter future. It takes courage, strength, and a willingness to face the hard truths, but the rewards are immeasurable. If you or someone you know is struggling with trauma from abuse, know that there is hope. Seek out the support and help you need, and know that healing is possible.
About the Creator
Momna Bilal
An 18 years old is a keen writer




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