Rajina and her coworker, Keshav were supposed to meet with my husband. Unfortunately, it did not go according to the plan because my husband was busy working. I did not lose hope, because Rajina assured me that she would talk to my husband – and I trust her that she will do her best. I […]
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Everyone pays attention to me. I stand in the middle of the room only with a piece of paper in my hands. My hands begin to shake and my heart is beating faster and faster, like it is pounding out of my chest. I cover my mouth with my scarf in an attempt to hide.
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Who am I? This morning my eyes were wide open earlier than ever before. I woke up with a feeling I could not recognize. My toes tingled, my head spinned. I closed my eyes trying to block out the few rays of sun peeking through the hole in the brick wall. The sun filled me
Namaste, I did not introduce myself properly last time we talked. I am Chija Pariyar and I live in the Handetar Village. I was married when I was 17 years old and my marriage has lasted 19 years. My marriage has blessed me with two sons and one daughter. I am very blessed that I
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