
Finding Light Again: Pooja’s Healing Journey
Partner name:
MAMTA Institute for Mother and Child
District and State:
Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh
Program Name:
Improve status of RMNCH+A and Nutrition (Healthcare)
Beneficiary Details:
Pooja, 18 yrs. Old
Pooja, an 18-year-old adolescent, had long been caught in a cycle of irritability, anger, and withdrawal. She preferred isolation, sinking deeper into silence and frustration. Her days felt purposeless and exhausting, a sharp contrast to the vibrant world around her. This continued until last year, when she encountered a member of the Greenlam–Mamta team during a monthly village meeting. Though indifferent at first, the member’s warm smile and gentle approach offered a small ray of hope.
The Greenlam–Mamta staff invited Pooja to join their meetings, and despite her reluctance, she attended. The team quickly noticed her withdrawn behaviour, reluctance to engage, and underlying emotional turmoil. They attempted to reach out, but Pooja remained distant. Refusing to give up, the team called her back the next day. Their persistence and genuine concern slowly began breaking through her resistance.
They encouraged her to express her anger and frustration through words rather than suppressing them. They also emphasised the importance of a balanced diet, sufficient sleep, regular exercise, and playing sports. These simple yet impactful suggestions helped Pooja realise that small lifestyle changes could lift her out of the emotional darkness she had been living in. She took their advice seriously and began incorporating these changes into her daily routine.
Gradually, Pooja began to feel a renewed sense of interest and energy. Her days transformed from monotonous and heavy to purposeful and hopeful. The anger and frustration that once overwhelmed her started to fade, replaced by calmness and happiness.
The Greenlam–Mamta team empowered her to step out of the darkness and embrace a brighter life. Today, Pooja is deeply grateful for their support and guidance. She believes the team not only helped her find her path but also gave her a new beginning, one filled with hope, confidence, and possibility.
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