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"I do nothing. I just sit by the window and watch people come and go. Some wave at me while some look away. Sometimes I watch the birds return home and sometimes I watch the paddy swing in the...

“When I was born, father had already lost his mind. He was home but he was never there for mother. Mother tells me how during pregnancy, he did not even buy a piece of cloth for her to wrap around...

"I have acted in 3 movies. And I have sung many songs. For other people who come as guests and when lonely, for myself. And I like dancing too. I know my skin is getting darker and my back stooping...

"The guests that come to my homestay leave with a happy heart. I make sure their needs are met. There is not much in the room but I try and keep it clean. If they ask I give them extra pillows and...

"I just arrived here from Darbang after a three days walk carrying 30 kilos of weight. So I stopped here to rest. I have had a little bit of alcohol for some peace and you are making me laugh with...

"I walked barefoot until the age of 21. One day father sat me by his side and asked me, 'Son, would you like to wear shoes?' I silently nodded my head but my happiness knew no bounds. I was getting a...

"What do I say to you? What if I make an error in saying something that you might not like. You are new here and how would a poor one like me understand what you are asking. There are people up in...

"It was what happened on the day of the carnival that changed my life. Back then, I used to work for the hydropower in Somdang. I had arranged for the hydro’s jeep to take the villagers up to the...

"The society never says anything to a man. He is free. But for women, it is not the same. I do not know why." SoN X Apeiron in Nepal

"My father's sister brought home the marriage proposal. He was her relative. She said, 'He is a good man. He earns well. And I promise you will live a happy life with him.' When I did not respond to...

“I was married when I was 11 years old. I don’t remember a thing. What would I remember? After a few years of living with my husband, I slowly came to understand that my husband was not right. The...

"After I left, I took my son with me. It is just me and him now. I run this small tea shop and god willing I am able to feed my son two meals. Not so long ago, I was entirely dependent on my husband....

"Father would cry for me. He had raised a daughter with the hope that she would leave a happier life than the one he had lived. I think he regretted giving me to a man who did not treat me and my...

"I have heard many stories of women. That is my job. It is also my job to share with them words that empower them. To give them hope and to help the restart their life. It is not an easy job. It...

"When I turned 19, I was given away against my will. But every chance I got I would run back home. My husband would come and take me forcefully and I would run back to my house. I did not like him...

"I run this inn myself, with the help of my daughter and my son. I send them to school too. My husband must be around. I do not have to rely on him much. But sometimes he is useful." SoN X Apeiron in...