(Minghui.org) In April 2013 while cleaning a desk, I discovered some Dafa books including Zhuan Falun. Opening the first page of the book, I saw Master’s photo, which reminded me that I had seen many photos of Master in our home when I was little. Master looked so kind and compassionate. Tears ran down my face. As I started reading the book, it seemed that every paragraph made sense. This was exactly what I wanted. I finished reading the entire book in just a few days.
My Entire Family Benefitted from Dafa
I am 21 years old, and I live with my parents and my sister. My mom started to practice Dafa when I was about 4 or 5. Back then, I would follow her around and listen to Master’s lectures. Sometimes, she and I would would memorize Hong Yin together.
My entire family benefitted from practicing Dafa, and we were very happy. I knew that “Falun Dafa is good! Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good" from the bottom of my heart even though I was so little. Master was already taking care of me then.
The Persecution Changes Things
After the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) began persecuting Falun Gong, Mom was fearful and slowly became less diligent and more like an ordinary person. She was focused on earning money for the family. She not only took care of our farm, but also found contract jobs to make extra cash.
I went to junior high for a few days and then quit school for good. Gradually, I completely distanced myself from Dafa.
I Really Go Astray
At that time, I was only 13 years old and was confused. I got involved in a bad crowd and killed time by hanging out with some dubious gangsters.
As an adolescent, I became rebellious. I frequently went to bars and Internet cafes and spent nights away from home. I got a tattoo and started smoking, taking drugs, and drinking alcohol. I even left home. My mom made great efforts to steer me back on track and bring me home. She tried to tell me right from wrong, had me listen to music composed by Dafa practitioners, and attempted to wake me up, but nothing worked.
Later, I was kidnapped and forced to join a group of gangsters. They took away all my valuables, including my cell phone, and my freedom. They stole money for drugs and hookers. I tried many times to escape, but to no avail. They threatened me by saying, “It won't work even if you report us to the police!” because they had insiders in the police station.
My Family Rescues Me
When I lost my freedom, I frequently recalled, "Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good!" One day, suddenly, those gangsters regained their conscience and returned my cell phone so that I had a chance to call my family. After several twists and turns, my family rescued me, ending my four years of nightmare.
After returning home, I was afraid to go out, so I stayed in and helped my mother do household chores.
Re-discovering Dafa
In April 2013, after I discovered Dafa books and read Zhuan Falun, I started to practice Falun Gong. I began improving my xinxing, did everything according to Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and thought of others first. Slowly, I changed and became a better person each day. My mom was very happy about it.
Now I have learned the five exercises and often listen to Master's lectures and participate in group study. I ask other practitioners when I have trouble understanding the Fa or when I'm not doing the exercises right. My life is renewed and fulfilled, I am truly healthy both in body and mind. Looking back and seeing what I did in the past, I am full of remorse.
Master rescued me from hell and purified me. I feel that I have been reborn. I am so fortunate to return to Dafa, fortunate that our great and merciful Master didn't give up on me. Master, thank you! I would like to say to you in a loud voice: "Master, I'm back!"
