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Breaking barriers: life as a specially abled care leaver...chapter 2

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...let's reveal the true essence of our world...  In the vast canvas of our world, let's peer into the kaleidoscope of a normal child's life,  a young spirit, their days adorned with vibrant colours and the sun casting a golden glow on their carefree adventures. Every morning unfolds like a new chapter in a storybook, with the promise of joy and discovery persisting in the air. The regular child dances through life, each step a brushstroke of innocence and wonder. Their laughter, a melodic refrain, paints the atmosphere with the purest shades of happiness. Education becomes a playground of curiosity, friendships blossom like wildflowers in a meadow, and the support systems seamlessly knit a safety net beneath their every leap. In this vibrant tapestry, the world is a garden of endless possibilities, where dreams sprout like flowers in full bloom. The normal child navigates this garden, plucking experiences like petals, each one adding a layer of richness to their ever-growi

Breaking Barriers : life as a specially abled care leaver...chapter 1

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Breaking Barriers : life of a specially abled care leaver . Bathed in the sun's radiant glow, its warmth spills into a unique cell, offering solace to a prisoner amidst the external chaos. With closed eyes, humming a beautiful tune, the inmate delves into profound thoughts. "Why is my world so different? Why does society not embrace me like my peers? Why discrimination? Why unequal opportunities? Why? ... Why? ... Why? ..." In the midst of thought, the inner voice echoes, addressing the swirling questions. "The answer is simple – you're a specially-abled care leaver." This cell is your world, and the sun's glow brings fleeting happiness. In a thunderous voice, the prisoner challenges, "So what if I'm a care leaver? So what if my 18th birthday was spent in an institute? So what if I can't see this beautiful world? So what if I can't walk? So what if I face mental challenges? So what if I'm poor and orphaned? So what ... So what ... So