My name is Pragya shah and I am still becoming the person I meant to be. My journey so far had been of bad grades, victories, self-reflection, and the freedom to express who I truly am.
I clearly remember the day I got bad marks at math in grade4. I had tried.But when saw my marks, I felt like I had let myself down. I used to think that getting bad marks meant I wasn't smart enough. But I was wrong. Later that day, I sat quietly and asked myself, ‘What went wrong?’,‘What can I do better next time?’ That was the first time I truly reflected on a mistake instead of running from it
That failure changed how I saw things. I didn't give up-I changed how I studied and asked for help and became kinder to myself. Over the time, my marks improved a lot, but more than that I leaned to believe in my ability to grow.
I also found freedom in expressing myself through writing, drawing or speaking. I once gave a speech about mental health.I didn't win first prize but I gained something more valuable: courage and confidence; realized that I don’t have to be perfect to be proud of myself.
My dream is to become a doctor – not just to treat and heal bodies but to bring hope and kindness. I want to make a difference in people’s lives, just as these experiences have changed.
I am growing and still learning but also am flying higher with each lesson.
This is my story. This is me - the real, strong and free.