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Pray For All The Girls

Sometimes, I wish I could stay in school. It is because at home, Father is mostly intoxicated and he finds many reasons to fight with Mother.

Published29 June 2026
Reading Time 5mins
Author Stories of Nepal
Location Nepal
Pray For All The Girls

Sometimes, I wish I could stay in school. It is because at home, Father is mostly intoxicated and he finds many reasons to fight with Mother.

"Sometimes, I wish I could stay in school. It is because at home, Father is mostly intoxicated and he finds many reasons to fight with Mother. So it gets loud here. But school is quiet and I like quiet. I can play. I can read books. I can talk to my sirs and madams. They are good people with good hearts. I can also look at the trees and the birds. I wish home was quiet too. At night, I pray for all the girls in the world. I pray that their father and mother love each other. I pray that all the girls in the world have a quiet home.” 

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