The journey of a little girl along with its Silent Companion - Asmita Chakraborty #IIM Trichy

               26th October 2013 has been an unforgettable day in my life. I was out there playing with my friends on the beach when suddenly a tide comes and throws us hither thither. Although all of us have survived, it has left an imprint in my life. At this point, I would introduce myself as a person who has already learned swimming from a young age. But after the incident, I could not let myself step into the water. The sport which was my hobby became a nightmare for me in a minute. The fear caught complete hold of me. I could not share this with my family as they might get upset. In the year 2015, I was out there enjoying with my family on some beach, making sure I did not get into the water. A very similar incident happened in front of our eyes where a family of four was washed away with sudden waves. Dark memories came haunting me again and I started panicking. Seeing my plight, my mother understood something was wrong and finally I confessed about being in a similar situation two years ago. After which, my family has become my support pillar and helped me overcome this fear of mine. Those words of encouragement and support were what I needed to get out of the trauma. My father started accompanying me again to my swimming sessions during vacations to help me start afresh. It took me time to become confident but ultimately it has happened. I could again experience those wonderful times when I used to love splashing around as a kid. And here I am still enjoying the sport which is also my passion.