NEW DELHI: If winter comes, can spring be far behind? These lines from Ode to the West Wind , penned by PB Shelley, appear to have become the motto for the 17-year-old woman whose life was rudely disrupted late in 2015 after two males on a bike tossed acid at her when she was on her way to school.The teenager, who had injuries on her face and neck, could not even open her eyes initially after the event.

She likewise suffered the frustration of missing her pre-board examination and the law entrance test.

Two-and-a-half months on, the gritty and determined lady has made remarkable healing and is now appearing for her Class XII board exams.When TOI met the lady at her residence in Mohan Garden Tuesday afternoon, she was teeming with confidence.

It wasnt smooth sailing in the beginning.The initial days were rough as I could not open my eyes.

The doctors were attempting to get rid of the acid and the process was painful.

I was in the ICU for some days.

Gradually, it became better and after 21 days, I could go to school as my pre-board-II had actually begun.

The event had actually forced me to miss my pre-board-I examination and CLAT entryway, which was just 4 days later on, stated the girl, who has been encouraged to avoid the sun for six months.Going back to school has actually offered her some semblance of normalcy.

My teachers, peers and friends were all very welcoming when I returned and even blessed me, she said.Dressed in a black T-shirt and joggers and her hair tied in a bun, the teen has no qualms revealing the scars behind her neck, saying they dont matter .

What is the point of outside appeal if ones soul is not clean? External charm does not reflect anything unless inner charm exists.

The event made me understand that.

All these things are momentary.

What matters in the end is what you are inside, she said.Her biggest cheerleaders throughout her healing period, the lady informed TOI, were her moms and dads and her buddy.

Her parents were hesitant initially when she stepped out, they are utilized to seeing her spending time with her good friends now.

There is still a sense of worry, however our child is safe and has actually come out of this with grace.

Nothing can make us better and prouder than this, her daddy said.He added that he would constantly be indebted to the shopkeeper who poured water in his childs eyes when the occurrence took place.Asked about her most significant learning experience, the lady, showing a thumbs-up sign, stated, The event assisted me become braver and more powerful.

It also taught me to better recognize peoples behaviour.

Most importantly, I found out that a person needs to be strong mentally.

There will be bad days, but there will be excellent days too.

The woman said she likes listening to music and practicing yoga in her leisure time.

She likes economics and plans to pursue the topic, and later relocate to law.

She also wants to prepare for tests for bank probationary officer (PO) as well as judicial services.The attack has actually made her more protective of her younger sibling, who is about 4 years her junior.

I keep an examine her to see if she is fine or if she has good people around, the girl told TOI.