I'm getting more and more confused about things, you know!
What are you getting confused about?
All these extra activities that I'm being asked to do. I feel confused. It is so unlike my life.
What is the difference between now and then?
The food for instance. I dislike these raw food. We used to eat simple food before like soup and fried chicken. I loved eating those. Now all the beet root, carrots and cucumber. It tastes bad. I feel like throwing up.
You will get used to it. It's good for you.
You mean to say chicken isn't?
I'm not here to debate with you about the food types. I'm just here to help you pick up your life. To help you to fend for yourself.
I appreciate all that you're doing. But what has food got to do with all the survival issues? Why do i need to join the children in their karate classes? And the satsang too. I'd rather wash clothes or do other chores.
Why are you here? What happened to your husband? He left? Or...
My husband died. I'm not educated. I have two kids to take care of. So, my brother sent me here.
What happened to your husband? How did he die?
He had a heart attack.
Heart attack! What caused the heart attack, you think?
I have no idea.
How did you know your husband? Is your marriage arranged? You fell in love?
My husband is my uncle. He's my mother's brother. When i was young, I wasn't too smart. I didn't like school. I used to do housework. Helped my mom around the house.
You met your uncle cum husband there?
No, my mom used to send food for my uncle. He worked in his workshop. He was a foreman.
You fell in love with him...
No, he used to ask me favors. He said his body hurt. I had to massage him. I didn't know he was taking advantage of me. I was 18 years old.
You could have told your mom about it!
I didn't know. I had no bright future. No education. I accepted that my uncle is the solution to settling down in life.
Hmmm. Its a very sad thing that uncles need to exploit their own nieces whom they should consider as their own daughter. Even sadder that you as a girl allowed yourself to be trapped in this way. How old are you now?
32.
And him?
He was 48. When he died. That was last year.
Me telling you that you have made the biggest mistake of your life is not going to solve any of your life's problems.
I'm sorry.
There's nothing to be sorry about. You seem to be a circumstantial victim. It's very sad. But i hope you will be smarter from now on.
I'm not very smart.
By smart i mean not academically. After training, you will be going out to work. In people's houses. Even shops. I'm hoping with your cooking skills you might be able to open a stall or something. But..
But?
You must be careful not to get entangled with any man. There are some cunning people around.
No, miss. I promise i will not do that.
You know, you are not my first case, nor are you going to be the last. I've seen this kind of scenario. When you make this kind of mistake the victims next will be your children. I'm glad you don't have a daughter. Then, she might become the target next.
I will not get involved miss. I was not happy with my husband. My kids weren't either. We're much happier here. I prefer to help you. I don't have to go out to work. Teach me to bring my kids up well. I will listen to you.
We will see. Were your husband an alcoholic?
No, he didn't drink. He smoked. He gambled. He sold all the household things. My few jewelries. When i questioned him, he hit me. I've had enough.
Hmmm.
But why do i need to eat so much of vegetables and the exercise? I miss the old lifestyle. The food. I don't like the exercise. It really makes me tired. The kids hate the food. And they prefer playing in the playground. Not the serious training that you do.
You see, my dear. I would like to see you live a longer life than your husband. That's why you need more vegetables. The training is discipline. It wakes your body cells. The yoga helps you to become healthier. When you are 50, you will be thanking me.
Yes, I remember my husband never exercised. He ate lots of meat. No vegetables at all. No wonder he died young.
See. Make sure you don't make the same mistakes your husband did. He lived recklessly. He died young because of that. Please be more responsible for your kids' sake. Be very cautious where men are concerned. Any risk that you take will affect your kids.
No, miss. I will be alright. Just keep us with you. We will be alright.
What are you getting confused about?
All these extra activities that I'm being asked to do. I feel confused. It is so unlike my life.
What is the difference between now and then?
The food for instance. I dislike these raw food. We used to eat simple food before like soup and fried chicken. I loved eating those. Now all the beet root, carrots and cucumber. It tastes bad. I feel like throwing up.
You will get used to it. It's good for you.
You mean to say chicken isn't?
I'm not here to debate with you about the food types. I'm just here to help you pick up your life. To help you to fend for yourself.
I appreciate all that you're doing. But what has food got to do with all the survival issues? Why do i need to join the children in their karate classes? And the satsang too. I'd rather wash clothes or do other chores.
Why are you here? What happened to your husband? He left? Or...
My husband died. I'm not educated. I have two kids to take care of. So, my brother sent me here.
What happened to your husband? How did he die?
He had a heart attack.
Heart attack! What caused the heart attack, you think?
I have no idea.
How did you know your husband? Is your marriage arranged? You fell in love?
My husband is my uncle. He's my mother's brother. When i was young, I wasn't too smart. I didn't like school. I used to do housework. Helped my mom around the house.
You met your uncle cum husband there?
No, my mom used to send food for my uncle. He worked in his workshop. He was a foreman.
You fell in love with him...
No, he used to ask me favors. He said his body hurt. I had to massage him. I didn't know he was taking advantage of me. I was 18 years old.
You could have told your mom about it!
I didn't know. I had no bright future. No education. I accepted that my uncle is the solution to settling down in life.
Hmmm. Its a very sad thing that uncles need to exploit their own nieces whom they should consider as their own daughter. Even sadder that you as a girl allowed yourself to be trapped in this way. How old are you now?
32.
And him?
He was 48. When he died. That was last year.
Me telling you that you have made the biggest mistake of your life is not going to solve any of your life's problems.
I'm sorry.
There's nothing to be sorry about. You seem to be a circumstantial victim. It's very sad. But i hope you will be smarter from now on.
I'm not very smart.
By smart i mean not academically. After training, you will be going out to work. In people's houses. Even shops. I'm hoping with your cooking skills you might be able to open a stall or something. But..
But?
You must be careful not to get entangled with any man. There are some cunning people around.
No, miss. I promise i will not do that.
You know, you are not my first case, nor are you going to be the last. I've seen this kind of scenario. When you make this kind of mistake the victims next will be your children. I'm glad you don't have a daughter. Then, she might become the target next.
I will not get involved miss. I was not happy with my husband. My kids weren't either. We're much happier here. I prefer to help you. I don't have to go out to work. Teach me to bring my kids up well. I will listen to you.
We will see. Were your husband an alcoholic?
No, he didn't drink. He smoked. He gambled. He sold all the household things. My few jewelries. When i questioned him, he hit me. I've had enough.
Hmmm.
But why do i need to eat so much of vegetables and the exercise? I miss the old lifestyle. The food. I don't like the exercise. It really makes me tired. The kids hate the food. And they prefer playing in the playground. Not the serious training that you do.
You see, my dear. I would like to see you live a longer life than your husband. That's why you need more vegetables. The training is discipline. It wakes your body cells. The yoga helps you to become healthier. When you are 50, you will be thanking me.
Yes, I remember my husband never exercised. He ate lots of meat. No vegetables at all. No wonder he died young.
See. Make sure you don't make the same mistakes your husband did. He lived recklessly. He died young because of that. Please be more responsible for your kids' sake. Be very cautious where men are concerned. Any risk that you take will affect your kids.
No, miss. I will be alright. Just keep us with you. We will be alright.
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