A Silent Pain

This is my autobiography written in a fictional style. I was born into a well-to do-family, but happened to live in extreme poverty. After the death of my father, my mother had to raise seven children on her own, with nothing but hard work and love. With relentless effort, collective love and the support of my siblings, we have all managed to break through the nexus of poverty. Finding myself in a loveless marriage, I suffered three bouts of depression, which I tolerated because of my responsibility for looking after my three lovely children. The last depression was so powerful I came close to suicide. With the advice of some close friends, I managed to achieve an amazing recovery. The purpose of this book is to convey to people that both men and women can survive and move on with their lives and reach happiness. It further advocates:

– If you contemplating suicide, talk to a close friend.
– If you are in love with someone, do not marry anyone else.
– If you have a duty, do it, no matter how many difficulties you may face.
– Forget the past and stay with your own consciousness. You can find happiness, which is not too far away; it is within you.

Author:

Dr. Nara Somaratne is a water resources specialist with over 40 years’ experience living and working in Sri Lanka, Australia and Oman. After writing his family history book, he started writing about his life experiences and the environment. Throughout his life, he has been passionate about fulfilling family responsibilities. His hobbies are travelling and learning about other cultures.