In 2007 I completed my grade 12 at Manus Secondary School... Mi wanpla bighet meri, me nosa harim tok blo papamama... (I was a disobedient girl, I never listen to my parents.) In 2008 I went to Madang Teachers College but I was pregnant and came back home... I lost my baby when I was eight months pregnant.. I went back in 2009 and got expelled because of drinking. In 2010 I went again and completed my training in 2011.. 2012 I started teaching... Me ting osem mi fit (thinking I was fit), I decided to get married and had a daughter in 2013.. My marriage wasn't strong.. The father left us for another woman, I had to raise my daughter alone. At times I used to look at my daughter's face and cry. I used to question myself, how bai me kamap mama weh pikinini deservim. ( How will I be the kind of mother that a child deserves?)
Because I was raised by both parents I really find it hard for me to accept that I am raising my child alone. Wantem ol disla worry(with all these depressions), I lost my appetite which result in me losing weight. I somehow found my strength in 2015 so I decide to go for studies. Not because I wanted to but I wanted a better future for my daughter. I got accepted to do my studies at Divine Word University in 2016. My parents helped me to pay my fees. But who will take care of my daughter when I go for study? Therefore, I decided to take her with me. Both of us stood in line for registration. At times we attended classes together. I went in as non-school leaver. My parents felt sorry for me that they came and took my daughter home while I studied. It was the first time we separated, I cried almost a week. But I managed and completed the year. With the challenges I had a goal in mind that I must be on HECAS to help ease my parent's burden, which that was the least I could do to make them happy. In 2017, I was on HECAS. 2018 I continued as HECAS. However, I got pregnant again. But I decided not to withdraw because I wouldn't let my parents down. I pushed myself to complete the year, it was a tough year for me. Especially with me being pregnant and alot of school work to do. By the end of the year in November, I gave birth to a baby girl. A thought came to me that I will withdraw and look after my baby till she's strong then I'll go back and complete my study..But those thoughts suddenly faded when I came to know that I was on HECAS to do final year... And because my aim during my first year was to be on HECAS all the way..I didn't want the opportunity to go away over my unplanned pregnancy. Therefore, I told myself not to add another burden over my parents' shoulders. So me kism baby na karim em go na skul wantem (So I brought my baby to school and studied with her by my side). It was far more tough and challenging. Especially when there is no baby-sitter to help. At times my child was mistreated by her sitter. When she is sick or when it's her clinic visit, I hardly focus on my study and her. I came to the the extreme of giving up. But I can't. What kept me going were my two diamonds (daughters) who were my gifts from God. They were my motivation, they were my strength, and with the undying love from my parents, I completed my studies and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management in 2020. Now I am a Senior Subject Master teaching at Akib High School in Hermit Groups of Islands (Western Island)Manus Province. And my plan is to do my Master in Educational Leadership. And move another level high. Moral: set your priorities right, if you go wrong, that's not the end of the road. Don't let your wrongs put you down. Take it as challenges and let it motivate you to be somebody. It is good to face challenges in life, those are the times when you will learn from where your strengths and weaknesses are. Those are the times when you will know who you are and realize your capabilities. Story of Niasul Pwekara Kauyap - by Glen Burua Motivation Next : Tips For Keeping Your Child Motivated When Studying Share your Inspirational Stories, Education Issues, Education Talk. Let your voice be heard: Send us your stories to us: email : pngedunews@gmail.com Share this
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Imelda
2/16/2021 05:16:57 pm
That is a very inspiring story which I really understood the struggles faced.
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