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Eleven White Roses (Part 2) Eleven White Roses (Part 2)

Chapter Three – April 2007 It was a couple of hours into the visit when he asked to speak with me alone and we retreated to the family room, speaking in soft tones and overhearing our parents’ voices carrying joyfully through the house from the front living room. His voice lingers in my mind and thoughts—it was sweet, caring, gentle, kind. His demeanor was soft and humble. Mercy emanated from... Read More →

Beauty Insecurity Beauty Insecurity

Part I: The Problem (Tip of the Iceberg)  Aww, a glorious summer day: birds chirping and the green grass ornamented with prim picnic mats couldn’t look any fresher. The aunties are talking about the latest addition to the family. Babies never fail to be a bundle of joy, right? The aunties start talking: “Oh, mubarak on the new baby, how is she?” “She’s fine and healthy, lakin us kaa rang thora kum hai…”... Read More →