The Prelude of Why?

“The person who laughs often has likely faced significant challenges in life. The pain they’ve endured has taught them to smile, regardless of the circumstances”.

This words are not mine,yesterday I had a wonderful conversation with one of friend and we call him as Pachu.It was eye opening moment for me.

Pachu, affectionately known by his unique laughter, hails from Tamil Nadu and currently works at a IT company. His sense of humour is a beacon of light, effortlessly lifting spirits and banishing gloom.

So I expressed to him that he seemed like one of the happiest people I’d ever met, someone whose mere presence could dispel the shadow of loneliness.

His response was profound: “Brother, what you see isn’t always the full story; often, it’s just a facade masking our deepest pains.”

He then shared his story, and the mood shifted to solemn silence.

The narrative centred on his father, a truck driver in Tamil Nadu with a penchant for alcohol, whose nightly return home was marked by the sound of his mother’s tears and the onset of strife, often escalating to physical altercations with his mother and siblings.

Driven by a desire to provide his academically gifted sister with a better education, Pachu left his village for Bangalore. As he spoke, his eyes brimmed with unshed tears.Another catalyst for his departure was his father’s harsh criticism and verbal abuse for not shouldering the family’s burdens. Pachu confided, “Brother, I can’t even recall the last time we shared a family meal together.”

The most heartbreaking aspect is that his father continues to argue with his mother, accusing Pachu of not contributing financially to his drinking habits. However, I’ve known him for the past two years, and he’s been working tirelessly for 11 hours daily to provide for his family’s meals and support his sister’s future. And he believes that ones his sister done with the studies she will definitely full fill his hope.

One remarkable thing he mentioned is his gratitude towards his father. He believes that without his father’s intimidation, he might have never left his village to seek better opportunities.He advised me to welcome life’s changes,assuring me that these changes are what improve our lives for the better.

Currently, many people wonder why I’m sharing my friend’s story. Some may perceive it as a breach of privacy. However, let me address this concern. Firstly, I’ve used the pseudonym ‘Pachu’ to protect my friend’s identity. Secondly, it’s essential to recognize that we all experience moments of vulnerability. It’s easy to believe that our struggles are unique, but in reality, there are countless others like Pachu who also find purpose in life’s challenges. So, let’s embrace our own journeys and strive towards our goals

The one who laughs a lot is the one who already see lot of trouble in his life.In fact the pain that he suffers in his life teaches him to smile irrespective of the situation.