In the midst of my train journey, I encountered a heart-wrenching scene: a young beggar girl, no more than 12 or 13 years old, accompanied by her even younger sister, around 5 or 6 years old. What struck me most was the girl's desperate attempt to survive in a world she barely understood. Despite her tender age, she was already ensnared by the cruel grasp of addiction, forcing both herself and her innocent sister into a cycle of exploitation and suffering.

As I observed, the older sister, burdened with the weight of her circumstances, resorted to compelling her sibling to partake in her plight, coercing her to chew the same addictive substance and join her in begging for survival. Witnessing the older sister's hesitant yet forceful actions, it became painfully clear that she was navigating a world far beyond her years, one filled with harsh realities and unforgiving challenges.

In that moment, I couldn't help but feel a profound sense of sorrow and empathy for these young souls caught in the unforgiving currents of life's struggles. Their plight serves as a stark reminder of the injustices that persist in our society, where innocence is often shattered too soon, and the most vulnerable among us bear the heaviest burdens.

This Is What I Experience
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