She Couldn’t Keep Her Children Warm

“My husband comes home fully drunk every night,” Bhadra said. “He sleeps anywhere, not bothered by the climate—whether cold or hot. He doesn’t use blankets or bed sheets and will…

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Drunk Dad, Depressed Daughter

Reshmi’s nights were filled with the drunken ranting of her father. Employed as a daily laborer, Vachan worked hard for his money, but he spent it on alcohol. Instead of…

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They Wanted to See the Movie Again

Palti paused for a moment and prayed. For most people, watching a movie is a routine act. But for this missionary, it wasn’t so simple. As Palti prepared to show…

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Vanished for Eight Years

She stared at him in amazement. Could it really be? After eight years of silence, Sansita stood face to face with her runaway husband. He had come home. They Had…

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From Wine to Water

Being poor never kept Sadhana and Edhas from a party lifestyle: They sold wine for a living and drank without restraint at home. The couple’s addiction to alcohol was matched…

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A Miracle in Her Bowl of Rice

Sura screamed and threw her plate to the ground. Her father, Kirian, had to clean it up once again. He knew Sura wasn’t just unappreciative of the food he provided.…

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Leaving Behind His Mischievous Ways

Little Uday watched his father waste away his own life with drugs, alcohol and gambling. The family’s money went to fund his father’s addictions—until he walked out, leaving Uday’s mother…

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