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Mother Rewrites Destiny After 17-Year Study Break
28 Feb
Summary
- A 34-year-old mother resumed studies after a 17-year hiatus.
- She is appearing for Class 12 exams while her daughter takes Class 10.
- She aims to become a qualified teacher to earn independently.
Shahida Kapadia, a 34-year-old mother of three from Surat, is bravely restarting her life by pursuing her education after a significant 17-year gap. Having left school after Class 10 for an arranged marriage, she found herself starting over following a divorce.
Now, Shahida is concurrently appearing for her Class 12 general stream board exams, with her elder daughter, Zubiya, taking the Class 10 exams. Shahida aspires to complete a Primary Teacher's Certificate (PTC) and later a Bachelor of Education (BEd) to secure independent employment.
Despite personal struggles, including a court battle for maintenance and limited contact with her daughters, Shahida is supported by her father. Her aunt connected her with Naresh Mehta, a municipal school principal offering free online classes to women resuming their education, enabling Shahida to prepare for her exams.
Shahida's determination highlights that it is never too late to pursue educational goals and rewrite one's destiny. Her story is a testament to female capability and resilience.
