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"Six years ago, I saw him washing dishes at a wedding party. I felt guilty that I was attending a party where a small child was made to wash dishes. A friend helped me with his school fees while I...

Published17 August 2014
Reading Time 1 mins
Author Stories of Nepal
Location Nepal
Karma
Karma

"Six years ago, I saw him washing dishes at a wedding party. I felt guilty that I was attending a party where a small child was made to wash dishes. A friend helped me with his school fees while I...

"Six years ago, I saw him washing dishes at a wedding party. I felt guilty that I was attending a party where a small child was made to wash dishes. A friend helped me with his school fees while I took care of his lodging and food. Since then, he has been living with me. Two years ago I lost my eyes to cancer. Now, he goes to school during the day. And also helps me get around." _x000D_ _x000D_ - Kanchha Gurung with Sujan Sapkota, Samakhusi, Kathmandu
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