Tharusha (13), their second son, is a diligent student, who is creative and recently built a float all by himself to be donated to the local village Perahera. Ruwan spoke proudly of how Tharusha has managed to hone his talent for art and creativity over the years, even with extremely limited resources. Simith (7), who is the youngest of the boys, is a curious and spirited young boy who loves attending school. Even though Ruwan and Priyadarshani have not been able to provide much for the boys, they are proud of how the boys continue to show a keen interest in their studies and extra-curricular activities.
Priyadarshani dreams of owning a home of their own someday. A home of their own would mean an elevated life for each member of their family, but especially for Sithum, whose special needs require a more spacious environment. Surroundings play a significant role in the development of children with special needs, like Sithum. Priyadarshani spends most of her time with him throughout the day and does everything within her capacity to keep him calm and comfortable. His condition has stopped him from building a life for himself; and as a mother Priyadarshani’s only wish is to provide her son a comfortable environment in which he can live out the rest of his life safe from any harm and keeping his anxiety at bay.
