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Weekly Contest #61
We were on a shopping spree getting ready for our housewarming party. I met Sheba when I moved to the new city, and we quickly became close friends. During our long stay in a foreign country, we tackled numerous challenges together. Had it not been for mutual support, both of us would have found it very hard. Although we miss “home”, a place that never stopped being one even after a decade of living away from it, we keep ourselves busy with raising our kids. One day, we decided to try the new coffee shop that had opened near our homes. As...
Weekly Contest #58
Disclaimer: This story may be triggering to people who have body image issues.The concept of obesity was very different in South Asia, where I was born and raised.The number on the scale was proportional to the number in the bank account— wealth and happiness would reflect on your body. Hence, me being slightly on the heavy side was not a stigma or a thing to worry about. On the contrary, it made me proud of my beauty. Relatives would fawn over my curves when I visited, and I was satisfied knowing that my parents were not worried about my li...
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