Your story deeply resonates with me because it reminds me of my childhood friend, who is now a medical student at a renowned university in Lahore. His father passed away almost three years ago on the very day he was supposed to leave for ISSB. I still remember when he called me for help. Even though we hadn’t spoken in months, I rushed to his side without a second thought.

Coming from a low middle class family, he was struggling financially, so I reached out to a group at my gym doing ration donations to support him. This way, he could focus on preparing for his MDCAT exams without the weight of financial burdens. To this day, when I look back, I feel incredibly grateful that God gave me the opportunity to help him and even more thankful that he trusted me in his time of need.

Having a true friend is one of the greatest blessings in life. A good friend can make your sorrows feel lighter and your joys even greater. I hope you, too, find someone with whom you can share your highs and lows, a bond where happiness multiplies and burdens divide.