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The year 2016 marks my first close meeting with the Religious Sisters. It was when I decided to take up tailoring and embroidery. Following the advice of my paternal aunt, I joined a vocational training centre run by the Sisters.

After my “Tenth Standard” exams, I was in a dilemma. I did not know what to do next. My father was no more. After his death, my mother found it difficult to provide for us single-handedly. My elder brother had to complete his college studies. To solve half the problem, I wanted to begin to earn some money. I opted for vocational training, since I also have an inclination towards tailoring and embroidery. This way, I was introduced to the Sisters and the trainees in the centre.

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Julia Kharmujai

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