“I have three sons. The eldest got married and threw us away from home. The second one committed suicide. The third one went away somewhere 10 years ago after a fight. I have two daughters too and no one wants us to be home. Both my husband and I are very old and he works…
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Open UP: #113
“I was working as a cloth merchant in Rajasthan for 20 years but couldn’t get enough money to run my family. All the modern malls reduced our margins and it was really becoming difficult to educate my two girls. So I shifted my career and became a factory worker. Five years later I am working…
Open UP: # 109
“I fill air in more than 2000 vehicles everyday. That is almost 7000+ tyres. By the end of the day my back is so painful that I can’t move. Some people give me tips, some don’t and I have to give a cut to some people here. So I am left with very little money….
Open UP: # 96
“I used to beg before. It was tough. So I started collecting all waste plastic from the road. On a good day I work for 10-12 hours and have enough to get me 400 INR (7$). I don’t need to beg anymore. The amount of plastic and garbage people throw here is enough to take…
Open UP: # 91
“I have a college going kid who is doing well. Next year when she gets placed, I will be really happy. Yes. I will still work.” #OpenUP Subscribe to us for more stories. Follow us on facebook: Hit like!
Open UP: # 89
“I used to do small tasks like dusting a car, cleaning carpets and other tasks. Then someone told me to start polishing shoes. So I became a shoe shine and had a small wooden stool which used to be my shop. Two days ago someone seized my small table and all the shoe-shining tools…
Open UP: # 85
“I am behind on several payments, have many commitments and was contemplating suicide when you came and sat in my auto and I don’t know why I am telling you this! I don’t have any hope at all. I think God sent you to me. I have never done anyone any harm in my life. I…
Open UP: # 63
“So you are Humans of Bangalore? I just love you!” “No! I am married, but I love you too :)” She burst out laughing and said, “Don’t post that! Let me take your photo, I will post it to my page if you post what I said on your page.” #OpenUP …
Open UP: # 45
“I used to drink a lot before to down stress. I was never happy. We didn’t have money or a home. Then one day I decided I am not only spoiling my health but also am spoiling my relationships, especially with my mother. She would cry a lot. I stopped drinking. I drink tea or…
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