(Minghui.org) I, like many others, once lost hope for my life. It was Falun Dafa that saved me and gave me reason to live again.
I'm twenty-three years old and come from Yantai City in Shandong Province. I got married three years ago and have a daughter. My husband's family was very unhappy because they had wanted a son. As a result, they didn't take care of me, and I had to stay with my mother after our child was born.
Two months later, my mother-in-law canceled the lease on the house that my husband and I used to rent. Meanwhile, my husband took all my jewelry and left home.
We never heard from him after that. I was deeply hurt and low-spirited all the time. I couldn't sleep at night and often thought of suicide.
At that time, my father's leg was injured, and he had to stay in bed at home. My mother worked long hours to support the family, so she didn't have time to take care of him. My paternal aunt lived with us, so she took the care of my father, my child and me.
My aunt practices Falun Dafa. She often gave me advice and told me about the wonders of the practice, the meaning of life, and karmic relationships. She also helped me to withdraw my membership in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organizations. Under her care and encouragement, my mental state steadily improved.
However, a year later, my mother's leg suddenly started to hurt. She was diagnosed with osteonecrosis and would end up paralyzed if she didn't have surgery. My mother was the sole breadwinner in the family, and the high price of surgery would be a great burden, as we were already poor.
We took on a great deal of debt in order to pay for her surgery. I felt hopeless and mentally collapsed.
I drank heavily and started taking drugs. I met some people who were wandering the streets, and stayed with them. I often stayed out overnight and neglected my daughter and mother.
When my mother was having surgery, I really wanted to go and see her. But the people I hung out with wouldn't let me. I was very worried about her.
When I occasionally went home, I would sleep all day and couldn't even be stirred by my daughter's cries. My body was nearly ruined.
Creditors twice smashed the window of our home. We were in an entirely helpless situation.
My aunt told me that my mother had to stay in the hospital for five days after surgery. When she used the bathroom the next day, she encountered problems, and the doctor said she needed another operation. My mother was shocked and in despair because there was nowhere else that we could borrow the money from.
Then my aunt said to her, “Only Falun Dafa can save you now. Stop being so stubborn. Atheism is harmful. Quit the CCP and sincerely repeat 'Falun Dafa is Good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is Good.' Ask Master Li (the founder of Falun Dafa) to let the doctor reconnect the bone without need for another surgery.”
My mother didn't believe in Dafa, but now she wanted to. She repeated “Falun Dafa is Good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is Good” after entering the operating room. My aunt also recited it outside the room. Miracululously, the bone reconnected without an operation.
I had not been home after my mother went in for the second surgery, and only came back the following summer. My family was shocked when they saw me. I had a few bruises on my face, I lost two teeth, and I looked extremely thin and unhealthy.
When they asked me what had happened, I excitedly told them, “I escaped death! It was Dafa that saved me! The people I hung out with forced me to do bad things, but I refused. Then they beat me up. I passed out a few times, but they kept beating me after I came round. My mind was completely blank. But all of a sudden, three words appeared in my mind, 'Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.' Then I kept repeating 'Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance' in my heart. Later, I miraculously escaped from these people.”
When my aunt told me about the miracle that happened to my mother before her surgery, I cried.
I said, “Mom, we have to be thankful and repay this favor! From now on, I will be good and stop being around bad people. I will get my energy back, respect my parents, and take care of my daughter. Even if I don't cultivate, I will be a good person according to the principles of 'Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.'”
I am now alcohol and drug-free, and my body and mind have improved tremendously. I became hardworking and would clean the house very well. I started a small business and took good care of my daughter. My body became strong and full of energy.
My mother's health has also recovered, and our entire family lives in happiness. Both my parents now often repeat, “Falun Dafa is Good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is Good.”
Dafa redeemed a hopeless woman and a broken family. Our whole family appreciates Dafa and Master Li from the bottom of our hearts. We sincerely hope that all people can learn about the practice, know that “Falun Dafa is good,” and gain a bright future!