I Will Survive

I Will Survive is a powerful memoir chronicling a young man’s extraordinary journey from a small village in Uttar Pradesh to a life-changing cancer diagnosis. Born into a family that viewed daughters as burdens and sons with quiet acceptance the author’s early years were filled with his mother’s unconditional love-until her sudden death from a snakebite in 2008 shattered his world. Forced to adapt to a new life in a CRPF camp and a new stepmother he found refuge in education eventually rising to become Head Boy and later a student at Aligarh Muslim University chasing his dream of becoming an IAS officer. Just as life seemed to take shape a cancer diagnosis-Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma-struck during Ramadhan in 2024. More than a story about illness I Will Survive is a deeply personal reflection on resilience grief and the unbreakable spirit of a boy who has been surviving long before cancer came into his life. More than a story about illness I Will Survive is a deeply personal reflection on resilience grief and the unbreakable spirit of a boy who has been surviving long before cancer came into his life. I was born on March 20 2004 in a small village in the Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh India. My writing is deeply rooted in the soil of my origins painting a vivid portrait of rural life family bonds and the intricate social fabric of an Indian household. From a childhood shadowed by profound loss to the challenges of adapting to new homes and families my early life was a masterclass in resilience. My journey through education from a boy who saw letters as jumbled black bugs to a determined student who became Head Boy of his school and earned a place at the prestigious Aligarh Muslim University is a testament to my unwavering spirit and the transformative power of dedicated teachers. Me a passionate student of Geography my dreams of serving my country as an IAS officer inspired by my father''s legacy in the CRPF. My life took an unexpected turn in 2024 with a diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin''s Lymphoma later as Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia a battle I chronicle with raw honesty and courage in the latter part of this book. I Will Survive is more than an autobiography; it is a deeply moving reflection on love loss identity and the quiet strength we discover in our darkest hours. My story is a powerful reminder of the human capacity to endure to learn and to find a spot in the sun no matter how long the night.