As I am done with my master's now I am eligible to get an internship which I thought would be an easy process but where I come from it isn't. It's sad that small towns have yet no choices when it comes to mental health centers, or rehabilitation centres. But it's okay. I started today which is on the 13th of October 2022. As I mentioned mental health you must get the dots connected on what my master's was in. So I have decided to blog every single day of my life for a month. My internship story and what did I do every single day and what do I learn. 

So I have tried to be on time most of my life especially after my graduation and being an ex- NCC cadet it just comes naturally. But there was no one in the hospital but it's fine. I had to wait like 30 min before everyone arrives especially the people in authority. When they did they all welcomed me, introduced me to everyone and we're happy to have me. Did aske me alot of questions about my life, education and hobbies. They made sure I open up.

Then came the students, so it's a day care for mentally challenged people of ages above 30. Some of them seemed excited to see me some of them were nervous. Which is fine as I was too. We prayed then did yoga and some exercises, I also introduced them with some exercises which they liked. 

As diwali is approaching this trust is indulged in making goodies for diwali with some painted earthen lamps. I loved the painting part and I did help also made sure the hyper students were calm while doing so. Then had our lunch with everyone sitting in one big circle which I loved. 

After that I met the trustee who then asked me a question about emotions, and turns out I wasn't able to answer as I expected that of me. But he was cool about it and made sure that I understand to show empathy for these students because emotions is what makes us humans and helps us for survival but the students are unaware of these emotions and their rights as humans. So it becomes our responsibility to make sure they get educated about it. 

Had a evening tea, talked about what will I do tomorrow and said bye to everyone. Students insisted on me coming tomorrow and doing yoga with them. And came home happy and satisfied with a day I got some knowledge about what it is and especially it is more than theory. 

Thankyou 🌼