Sunanda

Our Mindset Episode 57 When my husband came home early in the morning, I told him that those men had come back last night. They were shining a flashlight through the window and saying something about me. He casually replied, “Must be the boys from the settlement. That’s always happening to you. Just go to … Read more

Our Mindset Episode 56 I had to leave for work, so I was wrapping up my chores and those of my husband. But my mind was still preoccupied with one thought: “Who were those people?” Mangu and Mami came by. When they said there were four people, it became obvious—they must’ve been thieves. With Diwali … Read more

Our Mindset Episode 55 I asked again, just to be sure—“Who is it?” A voice from outside responded, “Open the door, I’ll tell you.” That’s when I realized it wasn’t my husband’s voice. Fear began to creep in. Who could it be outside, and why would they come this late at night? I thought, whoever … Read more

Our Mindset Episode 54 I asked the man with genuine concern, “Will the bull’s tail grow back long again?” He replied, “No, I’ve only applied medicine to keep it from getting any shorter.” I felt disappointed. But really, it wasn’t the bull’s fault—he was tricked by the visitors. Even Mangu and Mami were upset after … Read more

Our Mindset Episode 53 The guests didn’t arrive at six as promised. They came only after dark, bringing the heifer with them. They said, “When I got home, my father had taken the cattle out to graze. He got back late, which delayed me too.” The kids lit up with joy when they saw the … Read more

Our Mindset Episode 52 The groom came over with a buffalo in a tempo and parked it under a tree. As he limped over to check on the animal, it caught everyone’s attention—why was he limping? People naturally looked at his foot. When asked about it, he removed the bandage on his toe and explained … Read more

Our Mindset Episode 51 When I went to tell my parents, they said, “It’s not like he’s doing it on purpose—he’s sick. Why can’t you work in the meantime?” Even when I was working myself to the bone, everyone still sympathized with him. It felt like I was the one stuck in that mess for … Read more

Our Mindset Episode 50 Each day, I would finish my housework, exhausted, my hands and face scratched from the corn. My face looked as if a cat had clawed it. Then, suddenly, my husband started limping. When I asked him about it, he showed me his foot. Before his toe wound could heal, new dry … Read more

Our Mindset Episode 49 He stopped me from going to work because my wound worsened when exposed to water. He said his leg was hurting and asked me to accompany him to the farm to water the crops until his wound healed. “Just follow my instructions, and I’ll be with you,” he assured me. I … Read more

Our Mindset Episode 48 She won’t be coming to the garment factory anymore—her wedding is being arranged. With that, I had lost yet another companion. In my life, only two people remained—Balu in the farm and Tejaswini in the village. And now, even Tejaswini would be gone. Knowing she wouldn’t be at the factory anymore, … Read more