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Mahila Kalyan Vibhaag Representatives accuse me of lying again and my Uncle is defending honour killings

On May 17th, I found myself facing another visit from two representatives of the Mahila Kalyan Vibhaag (Women’s Welfare Department). They came to my home to check if their previous…

surbhi May 17, 2024

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“This is such a nice house, so what is the problem?” says the Mahila Kalyan Vibhaag about my months long confinement and abuse

On May 16th, 2024, two women from the Mahila Kalyan Vibhag showed up at my father’s house. This is the Department of Women Welfare under the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s…

surbhi May 16, 2024

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My father used my SIM card to message my university WhatsApp group to manipulate my friends and classmates

My father had already taken away my phone and he put my sim card in his own phone. He sent a message to my university WhatsApp group. He sent a…

surbhi May 11, 2024

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More Murder Threats and More Sleepless Nights

Last night, around 8 PM, I was curled up in my room, tears streaming down my face. The walls of my house felt like a prison, cutting me off from…

surbhi April 30, 2024

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Yet again, my parents betrayed me. I never seem to learn

After the painful conversation I had with my parents yesterday, where they guilt-tripped me and made me feel like I was betraying them for wanting to leave, I was ready…

surbhi April 23, 2024

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My father says, “Living in a cage is different from staying at home forever”, I contest

My mother was shaken up after what happened earlier. My father’s terrifying threats to hurt both of us left her too scared to sleep alone. She decided to sleep in…

surbhi April 22, 2024

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My father threatened to slash my throat with a knife 17 times

Last night was one of the scariest nights of my life. Earlier in the day, my teacher, David told me about an argument he’d had with my father. He knew…

surbhi April 18, 2024

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“Your mother’s not going to give you any food from now on.”

I just asked for my documents back. My ID, my certificates, things that belong to me. But my parents, especially my father, have been holding them hostage. The door of…

surbhi April 16, 2024

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Why I Quit My Father’s Factory Job in Just One Day?

Yesterday, my mother approached me with a proposition that felt like both a lifeline and a trap. She said, “If you really want to win your father’s heart and get…

surbhi March 29, 2024

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“You can ask all the police in the world to come after me” – Ashish Jain

When I visited the Nandagram Ghaziabad Police Station seeking help, my parents agreed to a clear arrangement in the presence of the police. They agreed that they would move to…

surbhi February 10, 2024