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Is there anything else you want to share with me, Didi?_x000D_ "I have told you I am a poor farmer. But I also want to tell you that I am a happy farmer. And...(long pause)"_x000D_ And?_x000D_ "And...

Published20 December 2015
Reading Time 1 mins
Author Stories of Nepal
Location Nepal
Husband

Is there anything else you want to share with me, Didi?_x000D_ "I have told you I am a poor farmer. But I also want to tell you that I am a happy farmer. And...(long pause)"_x000D_ And?_x000D_ "And...

Is there anything else you want to share with me, Didi?_x000D_ "I have told you I am a poor farmer. But I also want to tell you that I am a happy farmer. And...(long pause)"_x000D_ And?_x000D_ "And my husband loves me."_x000D_ (Maya Shrestha, Ghumthang, Sindhupalchowk)
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