Jenny- A Symbol of Patience

Jenny in a delighted mood
to meet new friends

 “Every year I wait for Christmas because this is the time when my family comes and takes me home.” This was the hope that Jenny shared with me at Dar-ul-Sukoon while looking towards the door anxiously. Life for her is just waiting for her family every year. Is it her fault that she is not mentally fit? Is it her fault she minds work slower than others of her age? Is it fair to throw someone out of home because he/she is not mentally fit? People do so as they are afraid of their so-called social status and position in front of others.

Jenny-a woman with the age of 50 years was told that she is a child and keeping her alone at home is dangerous for her. She might get kidnapped when her brother, father and sister-in-law are in office. It was the reason given to Jenny in order to get rid of her by sending to Dar-ul-Sukoon. Now, Life for Jenny is to wait for just one day every year so that she can go home and meet her relatives. She was aware of all the festivals going on across the country. She knew about Eid which were few days before our visit. Also, she was aware of the dewali date which was yet to come and referring to that she counted the number of days left for Christmas. It was evident that her mental state was not that worse to leave her at a place like Dar-ul-sukoon.

Well, everything happens for a good reason and if Jenny’s relatives left her at Dar-ul-Sukoon it was surely good for her. May be they were unaware of her worth and importance. She is not mentally challenged but a woman with special qualities and strong will. People at Dar-ul-Sukoon need love and attention to share their problems with others. They need people who can sit with them and listen to their sad stories. Let’s give them few hours of our lives to change their lives.


Nasim Gul Soomro
SZABIST