“My father was a headmaster in a school in Vijayawada. He died at a young age and I was still a kid back then. My four siblings went on to live their lives and never helped me, especially in my academics or career. When they asked me to drop out of school after class 10, I was heartbroken because I truly enjoyed going to school and studying. I had dreams that could’ve been shattered if I listened to them and stayed at home. I didn’t let that happen. I started working at a private office and also continued to study. I finished my intermediate and graduation in arts. Back then, I would regularly use the city bus to travel and my route was via the city court. Watching the lawyers dressed in black coats and walking towards the court hurriedly was my everyday sight. During this period, I thought I should try understanding the profession (law) more. So, I joined as a typist at the court and spent more than five years there. Meanwhile, my family got me married in 1996. I had kids and a family to take care of and that pushed me further away from my dream.

Throughout my life journey, I always thought about my father and the fact that if he was alive, I could’ve been a great professional. He’d never say no to education. When my husband figured this out, he came to me and said he’d support and fund my law degree. That was one of the most unexpected yet happy moments of my life. Back then, it was quite a thing for my husband to take care of children at home while managing work. But he did it and I was a lawyer in a few years. The twist came later. My husband studied law and I supported him in the same way. Of course, there were people who were in awe of us and people who judged us. But we didn’t care. We knew what our dreams were and we made sure they came true. That’s the case even today. Both of us have worked hard for all that we need and want. We tell our children the same thing: if you want something, go for it. Work hard and make it happen. Life is beautiful when dreams come true.”

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