via - Stories of Nepal

“Father died when we were really small. Mother raised me and my little sister. Word is that he committed suicide, but mother never really talked about it. Growing up, I saw her struggle inside the family and in the society. But she never shared with us any of that. She would only say, ‘You study hard.’ I also haven’t really had a chance to say ‘thank you’ to her for everything she has done for us. The environment she created made it possible for me to get a scholarship from early childhood. And I secured the highest marks in my SLC to become a district topper. But I plan to call her on stage and tell her how much she means to me and want to give her the award I receive from school.”