A Story of Strength, Love, and Finding My Voice



I’m Ahenjita Dey. Sixteen years old. People sometimes call me “successful,” but I don’t think they see the whole picture. Not really. Behind every achievement is a quieter story—one of struggle, loss, and showing up, even on the hard days.

I was born in Bethuadahari, a small town where dreams stretch far beyond the horizon. My parents—Gouri and Subrata—gave everything they had to raise me. We didn’t have much in the way of money or luxury, but what we did have? Love. So much of it.

My mom, Gouri, is  my everything. My safe space, my loudest cheerleader, my anchor. She never let me feel like I couldn’t do something—even when I was filled with doubt. She believed in me so completely, it felt like magic. I’d come home from school, tired and drained, and she’d be there. Always. With warm food, a soft smile, and questions about my day that she genuinely cared about. And even if her day had been tough, she never showed it.

Sometimes she’d just sit next to me while I studied, quietly dozing off in a chair just to make sure I didn’t feel alone. And when it all became too much—when I cried out of frustration—she’d hug me, whisper that I was stronger than I knew, and just… hold me.

My dad, Subrata, isn’t much of a talker. But his actions? They’ve always said more than words ever could. He worked hard—really hard. Any job he could get, he’d take. And no matter how exhausted he was, he never missed a morning send-off or an evening “How was school?” His smiles were quiet but deep. When I brought home good grades or won an award, he didn’t make a big deal of it—but I could tell. That smile? It said everything.

I’ve always wanted to create something for myself. Not just for me—but for the dreams I held close. I studied in Krishnagar, far from home. Every day was a grind—early mornings, long commutes, skipped meals, waiting for buses that never came on time. But I kept going. I had to.

Along the way, I met people who changed me. One of them was Indira Ma’am. She wasn’t just a teacher. She saw me. Her kindness, her belief in me—it helped me push through moments when I wanted to give up. She didn’t just teach from a book—she taught me how to trust my own voice.

And then there’s Mayukh Chaki. My partner. My person. He’s been there for every high, every heartbreak. On nights when I couldn’t write a single sentence, he sat beside me. When I doubted myself, he didn’t push—he just stayed. Sometimes saying nothing. Sometimes saying just enough. He didn’t need the spotlight. He just… held space for me. And in those moments, that meant everything.

 

He’s not just the person I love. He’s the calm when everything feels loud. The stillness when life spins too fast. And for that, I’ll always be thankful.

I didn’t get here just because I had big dreams. I got here because people loved me—fiercely, quietly, unconditionally. They held my hand through the storms. Even when I wanted to let go.

Writing is how I breathe. It’s how I make sense of love, loss, hope, heartbreak. My books are more than stories—they’re pieces of me.

*‘Ink of Devotion’*? It’s about infatuation. That dizzy, heart-racing kind of love. The ache and the glow of something new.

*‘Chronicles of Cosmic Love’* was a leap. Romance and sci-fi colliding. Love that spans galaxies. Characters whose hearts were written in the stars.

*‘Love in Full Bloom’* is the one closest to my heart. It’s messy and tender and true. Crushes, heartbreak, soul-deep love—it’s all in there. Because love isn’t just one thing. It’s many.

To me, writing isn’t about perfect sentences. It’s about truth. If you’ve ever loved, lost, hoped, or fallen apart—you’ll find a piece of yourself in my words.

 

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