(Minghui.org) I struggled because of the great mental and physical suffering I endured as a child. Fortunately, at the age of 39, I learned Falun Dafa. Since then, I was freed from the trauma of my childhood misfortunes, my physical and mental health were restored, and my family also benefited.
My Traumatic Childhood
I was born in a remote area in China. The Cultural Revolution began when I was 8 years old. My father, who was the village production leader, was targeted by the Chinese Communist Party. He was branded a “criminal,” and overnight, posters accusing him of various crimes were posted near our home and throughout the village. A group of people broke into our home and beat my father. I was terrified and couldn’t stop crying.
Those people even threatened to throw my younger brother into a well. I lived in great fear every day. Over time, my health was affected. I often vomited blood, felt weak, and could not do anything physical. My father told me, “It’s time for you to go to school and learn to read and write. You should leave the village when you grow up. Don’t stay here; you are too weak to do farm work.”
At the age of 22, I moved to the city in which I now live. That was the first time I left home. My father took me to the train station. He wept as he told me not to feel homesick. He borrowed 20 yuan (about $2.75), spent 14 (about $1.90) for the train ticket, and gave me the remaining 6 yuan (about $0.80). This was the most heartbreaking and unforgettable incident in my life. I didn’t have enough money to buy a return ticket.
I luckily found a job in the city, and eventually got married. But my health was still not good as my legs hurt and I had little strength. After walking for only 30 minutes I was exhausted. I still had to take care of my children. It seemed like every day was a struggle.
Turning Point in My Life
In 1997, my boss hired a woman who practiced Falun Dafa. She suggested that I also take up the practice. She told me that Falun Dafa is an ancient spiritual and meditation discipline with the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and that practicing can improve one’s health.
The next day, she gave me the book Zhuan Falun. When I opened it and saw Master Li’s picture, he was smiling at me. I started practicing Dafa.
I read the book every day, and my coworker taught me the five sets of exercises. Before I knew it, my diseases were gone. More importantly, I felt happy! Through reading the book I understood the meaning of life and was confident about the future. Now, at 66, I practice the exercises every morning and follow the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance in my daily life. I cannot express how grateful I feel toward Master.
The Whole Family Benefits
Master told us that when we practice Dafa, it brings blessings to our family members.
Before I practiced Falun Dafa, my husband had severe back pain and had difficulty moving. He consulted several doctors but they could not find the cause of his pain. After I started practicing Falun Dafa, his back pain disappeared.
Similar things happened to my daughter. For example, she was hit by a car while she was taking her child to school. She lost her memory and couldn’t remember how she was injured. When the doctor asked her where her child was, she said, “Do I have a child?” My husband was worried and wept, but I was calm and asked Master, “Master, please save our daughter.”
The driver was sorry about the accident and said he would pay all the hospital expenses. However, we didn’t ask him for a penny. I told my husband, “Don’t worry, our daughter will be fine.”
Two days later, she was discharged from the hospital. The driver heard that our daughter’s phone was damaged in the accident and he bought her a new one.
Blood leaked from her eyes and nose the first two days after our daughter came home. It was frightening. But I knew that expelling the blood was a good thing. I told my husband and daughter to keep saying, “Falun Dafa is good; Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” My daughter soon recovered. We believe that Master saved her life. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have survived the accident.
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