Asma’s Story

Moments & Memories

When I lost both my parents to cancer, all hope was lost. My mom passed away due to cancer when I was 10 years old. Little did my sister and I know that my dad, too, would soon die of the same ailment. Nothing can replace my parents, I really miss them a lot. Not a day goes by without me remembering them. The only family I have left is my elder sister who, after marriage, left for her husband’s village. That is when I joined Zaina’s Home. Although my sister visits me every now and then, and it feels nice, it doesn’t come close to the happiness I had with my parents.

I remember it always felt warm and nice when my mom used to do my hair and my dad got me something to eat; now all I have are memories of these moments. Thanks to my new found family at Zaina’s Home, I am in 10th grade now, my parents would have been really proud of me. My father always wanted me to become a police officer - that is my sole aspiration. I want to become a police officer and serve and safeguard society.