Monica's Story
Hi, I'm Monica. I'm sharing my story with you because the biggest lesson I learned is that the stigma of asking for help is real. But, help is right here and all you or I have to do is to reach out to that one person who sees us and will listen. We can rebuild ourselves because there is space for growth, hope, and endless support.
Monica Mamidi is 28 years old and lives in Hyderabad. She loves films, books, music, traveling, eating anything chocolate, dancing, poetry and writing. Although from an engineering background, Monica is also interested in psychology. She believes education for children and young people shouldn't force them to excel at any cost, instead they should be supported to find their way to things they are passionate about. She wishes for a society that thrives on healthy interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships, and for a world that is more empathetic and kind because we all struggle at some point in our lives.
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Monica Mamidi
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