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The Day I Lost My Hero

Origin: New Delhi, India

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“My hero lost the ultimate fight of his life, but he will never lose the place he holds in my heart.”

The Girl Who Would Not Cry

Origin: Manila, Philippines

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“Whenever I feel like the whole world is against me, I look to my mother for support. She has never failed to help me, sometimes, without her even knowing it. Her mere presence brings comfort to my repeatedly wounded soul. Life could be cruel for all I care, as long as she is there. But life had other plans for me. It had to teach me how to be alone. My mother left for the province, leaving me with my father. My father and I got along well and I had no objections about living with him. But the fact remains that the major pillar in my life would be miles away. It did not feel the same. For the first time, I felt scared and uncertain.”

Among the Ruins

Origin: Bacolor, Philippines

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“We all sat in the living room, not knowing what was happening. This time, everyone heard the stones falling from the sky. Not small harmless rocks, but giant stones falling from the sky. When they hit the earth, they sounded like bombs exploding.”

From Stilettos to Slippers

Origin: Quezon City, Philippines

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“I was on top of the world. I was in a high-paying job....I was able to conquer the rat race in my early 20’s. While everyone was busy working their way to the top, I was already up there...suddenly, in the middle of it all, my mother died...”

Remembrance

Origin: India

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“He was supposed to have power and influence. Why doesn’t he look like a wealthy man? He was supposed to have a small family fortune. Did he lose everything and no one told me?”

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