Some stories begin with love. Hers began with silence — the kind only the strongest survive.
They called her Liora, the girl who turned every "no" into a reason to rise.
For most people, a mother's love is a given. But not for Liora. She never received affection from her mother; instead, she felt the sting of hatred.
While other children grew up with laughter, freedom, and fun, Liora's life was filled with endless chores and quiet despair.
Her family had barely enough money to get by, so she had to help her mother work all day — cleaning other people's houses and doing chores after school. Some days, she barely had time to complete her homework.
Liora had three brothers. Two of them were her mother's favourites. Her mother, Mary, never asked them to work for others; instead, she insisted they focus on their studies, while Liora and her brother John were forced to toil.
Life in her family was a constant struggle. No one spoke to her except her grandmother — a kind, loving, and supportive presence who truly cared for her.
Liora often had to complete her homework late at night, after long days of work. Those moments were exhausting, but she drew strength from her grandmother, who would even make her a cup of coffee whenever she became stressed over her maths.
Yet sometimes, even with all her determination, Liora found herself asking:
Why? Why is it always me?
Why do I have to work so hard while others have it easy?
What did I do to deserve this?