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Anchita Ghatak's avatar

I remember reading this earlier but was too stunned to like or comment. I wonder what is happening to the brave Afghan women. They must be very clever and brave - otherwise why do the Taliban want to suffocate them in so many different ways?

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

Happy to have you back, Charulatha! I missed reading you!

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Lakshmi R's avatar

beautiful piece charu. if only each woman on the planet was free in the true sense ... wondering ...

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Charulatha Banerjee's avatar

Freedom! Different things to different people. Thank you girl for reading.

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Jinesha Bhimani's avatar

Always have believed that most girls, or women, almost always get most of their strength, resilience and confidence from watching other women around them.

Thank you for sharing 💛

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Charulatha Banerjee's avatar

Thank you dear Jinu for reading each time. And you are right- we learn by looking around us. More power to us.

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Shreya's avatar

Your recollection and portrayal of Q and Dr. N is at once piercing and astute. Glad to read your lovely prose again. Wishing you a wonderful fortnight of 2024, and may the new year bring forth more words and writing friends💙

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Charulatha Banerjee's avatar

Thank you Shreya. Wishing you a warm calming holiday season- hope the cold does not dampen your spirits and you have friends who will welcome you into their homes for the festivities. 🌷🌹

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Sandhya Srinivasan's avatar

The ladies sound amazing. And I like your picture

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