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The 18-year-old boy is shunned by the villagers and called "the ghost boy" because of his disfigured appearance

Wednesday, 22/03/2023, 13:13 (GMT+7)

A teenager named Amrish had to live with a disfigured face and be stigmatized by villagers after an unfortunate accident

The story of what happened to Amrish (18 years old), a boy living in India, has made many people feel sorry for him.

When he was only 5 months old, while following his mother to the field, he was unfortunately attacked by a wild wolf. Although he was lucky to survive, since then, Amrish has had to live with a face full of scars and two lower teeth protruding from his mouth.

The 18-year-old boy is shunned by the villagers and called 'the ghost boy' because of his disfigured appearance 1
A childhood accident changed his life forever. Image: Jam Press/Rare Shot News
The 18-year-old boy is shunned by the villagers and called 'the ghost boy' because of his disfigured appearance 2
A childhood accident changed his life forever. Image: Jam Press/Rare Shot News

 

Not only is Amrish shunned by the children in the village due to his disfigured appearance, but he also revealed that he could not eat properly throughout his growing years.

Moreover, he felt uncomfortable going out in public because of his ugly appearance. When he went to school or public places, he always had to cover his face to hide what was behind the mask.

People even nicknamed him "the ghost boy" because of their fear of his appearance.

"Both children and adults are scared of me. Because of this, I was not even allowed to attend a school like other children."

"Very few people dare to hug me and most people look away when I enter," Amrish shared.

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The 18-year-old boy is shunned by the villagers and called "the ghost boy" because of his disfigured appearance. Image: Jam Press/Rare Shot New

At the age of 18, Amrish should have had a happy life with a bright future ahead. However, instead of going out with friends or seeking love, he mostly stayed at home. He also revealed that he had failed several university entrance exams and could not find a job in a store or restaurant due to his appearance.

His family also could not afford surgery for Amrish as it was too expensive. Therefore, he could do nothing but continue living with it.

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The 18-year-old boy is shunned by the villagers and called "the ghost boy" because of his disfigured appearance.Image: Jam Press/Rare Shot New

Despite the many difficulties, Amrish still said he had a few true friends, which made his life somewhat brighter. He also said he had become "used to the situation" and no longer cared about what others thought of him.