Pooja lost her mother at the age of 10. This meant she had to step up and shoulder responsibilities for her younger sister, who has autism and can neither walk nor talk, and struggles with her hearing.

While the weight of her past can sometimes overshadow her aspirations for the future, Pooja strives to radiate positivity and strength, even when the journey feels overwhelming.

Pooja's Take-Away: You have the ability to ask questions for yourself, and you have the ability to look for solutions as well. You will see changes if you do that.

If you would like to reach out to Pooja you can find her on Instagram @poojakhannaa

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