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"Just a few months back I would be playing with my friends. Everything was provided for by my father and mother. I always felt that we will have enough to get by and never thought that difficult...

Published11 May 2015
Reading Time 1 mins
Author Stories of Nepal
Location Nepal
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"Just a few months back I would be playing with my friends. Everything was provided for by my father and mother. I always felt that we will have enough to get by and never thought that difficult...

"Just a few months back I would be playing with my friends. Everything was provided for by my father and mother. I always felt that we will have enough to get by and never thought that difficult times will come. Not like this. But with what happened, I think I have changed. Today, I feel more responsible. Sometimes, I don’t know what to do but I am always thinking what can I do to make my family feel better. This morning, I cooked for everyone." (Rupesh Pariyaar, Magar Gaun, Kavre)_x000D_ _x000D_ -----------------------------------------_x000D_ You can help by donating to the Stories of Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund here. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/stories-of-nepal-earthquake-relief-fund/
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