Survival Under Oppression

This chapter explores the speaker's childhood experiences marked by extreme poverty and loss under a repressive regime. It highlights the emotional turmoil of difficult decisions, such as having to put down a beloved pet, as well as the strict societal pressures that stifled individuality and self-expression in daily life. Through poignant memories of music and family sacrifices, the narrative illustrates the struggle for hope and freedom amidst severe limitations.