The Journey Begins [ Inspirational Short Stories: 01]

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Even though no one believed in me and I doubted myself. I did everything I could. I put all my efforts into learning words and familiarizing each letter and its sounds.

Time is rapidly ticking. A day becomes weeks, then months, and a year. However, I'm not yet done tutoring myself to write on my own, reading different selections in books repeatedly to speak fluently.

After a long time, an open writing contest knocks my heart. It was an opportunity that I grabbed without hesitation.

It was open to everyone who thought the person who used to be labeled a failure, disappointment, and loser dared to join the competition and that I was the only student who joined in our class.

I don't even get their support, but it's okay. I keep myself believing in myself, and that is what matters.