Kohinoor Nandi

I had a lot of anger on my parents, got involved in bad company and had  an attraction towards the opposite sex. I used to roam around the streets like a vagabond. At Turning Point, after the counseling sessions with Ishitadi, she pointed out my difficulties and I was able to complete my H.S. exams. I have controlled my anger a lot and like being engaged in the activities of Turning Point. I teach computers over here, and like discussion on various topics. I would like to build my future and have a decent income. My hobbies include performing magic shows, listening to music and collecting autographs of eminent persons.

Sujata Das

I had tension, lack of confidence, suicidal tendency, insecurity, depression and lack of drive. At Turning Point, after counseling sessions with Ishitadi, I have developed a sense of confidence within myself and love doing the works over here. I love the computer classes at Turning Point along with stitching and handicrafts. My hobbies include listening to music, admiring the beautiful aspects of nature. I would like to undergo the MSW course and be a social worker in my future life.
 

Indranil Sengupta

I could not complete my Madhyamik exams for which I was out of touch from studies and friends. This created a deep sorrow and anger in my mind, when I used to see that all my cousins had their own friends. I had experienced bad behavior from persons in the past, which also aggravated my sorrow. My life completely changed after I joined Turning Point. My counseling sessions with Ishitadi helped me a lot to boost my confidence. All the persons at Turning Point are my friends now. My anger and sorrow has also decreased a lot.
I like the fabric work done over here. I am also good at reciting and performing in skits. I would like to earn a decent income, build my future with the help, and support that I have been receiving from Turning Point.

Tanushree Sen

I had developed an inferiority complex within myself though I read in a reputed school. I was introvert in nature, had lack of concentration and sometimes became violent. After coming to Ishitadi, the counseling sessions helped me a lot in keeping myself occupied and developing my concentration. My confidence has also increased a lot and I have been able to shred off my inferiority feelings. I have also been able to fully overcome my violent outbursts. I like to participate in all the activities of Turning Point, the best among them being stitching. My goal in future is to be financially independent and shine in life.

Anirban Sengupta

I had problems in communication, became angry at times and had insecurity about the future. I used to dwell upon the past. After the counseling sessions with Ishitadi, my self confidence has increased a lot and so now, I can decide on my own about what I should do. My anger has also subsided to quite an extent. I like the atmosphere at Turning Point. The activities that I enjoy most are painting, computer, spoken English and fabric work. I would like to use these for my benefit and earn my livelihood in the coming years. My anxiety has also decreased to quite an extent.

Abhijit Palit

I was introvert in nature, had difficulty in mixing with others and sometimes used to feel depressed and lonely. I could not know how to overcome all my problems. After coming to Turning Point, and talking with Ishitadi, I felt more free to mix with my friends over here. I am less depressed and lonely than before. Ishitadi also helped me to boost my self confidence. I like the fabric work, Spoken English, music and all the other activities over here. My hobbies include singing and listening to music. My ambition in life is to be a singer, and I hope that one day, I would be able to fulfill my dream.

Deb Ghosh

I had lack of self confidence, used to experience hallucinations, had lack of concentration and had sorrow and depression in my mind. At Turning Point, after the counseling sessions with Ishitadi, I have got rid of my hallucinations. My concentration has improved a lot and I now have developed will power and confidence in my mind. I enjoy mixing with my friends over here and due to this, my depression has reduced a lot. I love doing computer, group games and Spoken English among the activities over here. My aim in life is to be financially independent by getting engaged in a work.

A. Priyadarshin

I had studied till Class I and wanted to learn further. I became very angry at times, had a deep sorrow in my mind and was sometimes violent in nature. After coming to Turning Point, Ishitadi spoke to me about my problems objectively. I have got rid of my anger and violent nature, thanks to her. I love all my friends here. I love stitching, fabric, group discussion, music and painting among all the activities at Turning Point. My aim in life
is to be a doctor and for that I am willing to study hard and make my dream come true.

Debarshi Choudhury

I had a lot of anger, was lethargic and had a longing for a friend of the opposite sex. My father used to rebuke me a lot for not doing any work. After coming to Turning Point, my anger has reduced to quite an extent, the longingness for a friend has gone away from my mind slightly. Ishitadi’s counseling really helped me a lot. I can now study and my concentration has improved. I like my friends at Turning Point. Among the activities at Turning Point, I enjoy painting, Spoken English and computer the most. I would like to be financially independent and do a job of my own in the future.

Gourab Bagchi

I was bullied at school a lot. I vented a lot of anger, had sorrow and became violent sometimes. After coming to Turning Point, I have improved to some extent in controlling my anger and violent outbursts. I love doing fabric work, painting, computer, spoken English and participating in the news session. My aim in life is to be a doctor and I would surely try my best to fulfill my dream.

Rajarshi Dasgupta

My friends misbehaved with me in school. I had developed tension, anxiety, was oversensitive, had an inferiority complex and lack of self confidence.

After coming to Turning Point, Ishitadi counseled me and I was able to overcome quite a lot of my problems. Among the activities of Turning Point, I enjoy singing, fabric work, computer, group discussion, news reading and exercise. I love reading story books, listening to music and singing.
My aim in life is to do my own business in handicrafts and be independent socially and economically.
I willingly participate in drawing, music and computer over here. My hobbies are stamp collection and collection of flags of different countries.

Bhaskar Nandy

I had a lot of anger and sorrow. I also had occasional violent outbursts. I also used to envy others. At Turning Point, after the counseling sessions with Ishitadi, I have got rid of my violent outbursts. I have also been able to control my feelings of anger, sorrow, tension and anxiety a lot. I love doing fabric, computer, the news session and music over here. I have a lot of friends over here. I would like to be financially independent in the future.

Kakoli Bera

I was shy and remained confined in the four walls of my room. I could not do any work which led to depression. After coming to Turning Point, Ishitadi objectively pointed out my problems and made me clear. She taught me stitching and I loved doing it. She also encouraged me in other activities. I love doing stitching the most. My aim in life is to earn my livelihood from handicrafts and stitching.