“My name is Anithan, a 16 years old boy, and I’m from Kottayam in Kerala. I come from a family of ten, including three brothers, four sisters, and our parents. Our time together was enjoyable when my father didn’t have a job. On days when he was employed,My father is a coconut climber and mother is a housekeeper. I would often see him consumed by alcohol, making those days quite difficult, especially for my mother. There were distressing incidents, like the day my father threw hot beef curry at my mother’s face, and these events occurred frequently when he was employed. As the youngest, I sometimes faced his physical abuse, but strangely, the next day, he’d be sympathetic towards me. Eventually, my older brothers matured and attempted to intervene to prevent our father from harming our mother, leading to significant quarrels. These dramatic episodes occurred in our home weekly, causing disturbances, but things would return to normal the next day. When my father refrained from drinking, our home felt like a peaceful haven. Last year, both my parents passed away due to these circumstances, leaving me illiterate.
Here at Blossom projects there is a peaceful atmosphere. Here I’m determined to learn Malayalam, both reading and writing, and complete my twelfth grade education. Additionally, after Blossom I aspire to study Electrical studies, as I possess skills in repairing electrical and electronic equipment within my neighborhood. My goal is to become an electrician.”
