"What to tell about life”? I didn’t realise how I became 60 now. My mother used to be sick all the time and I used to take care of her and help at home as well, because I was the eldest one and other siblings were too small. One day she left us and life changed dramatically and the whole responsibility of the family came on me and father. My father used to work in the field and I used to work at home taking care of my younger ones. My all young friends got married and I was the only left in the village. At times I used to think I should get married but then again pictures of my younger brothers and sisters would come in front of my eyes as no one was there to look after them. Sometimes my father would go far to bring salt and food and come home after months only and my eyes would only be on the road. It would be difficult for me without my father as sometimes I would run out of money to run the family. The kids would ask when father will come I would say “soon.” My father never got married again and I never married either. Today everyone is married and settled. My father is 98 and still works at home. Sometimes we both talk about the past and laugh. Marriage was not in my karma so there is nothing to regret about it. Everyone loves, respects and cares for me. That is what you need in life-be happy whatever you have”. Naumaya Gurung