widows

The last few days have been a whirlwind of exciting times…I attended my first Indian wedding, left Kerala, and have visited widows in two cities in Andhra Pradesh. … Read More»

Recently I made a day trip to Wayanad, the district that has the most farmer suicides in the whole state of Kerala. We left at 3:00am and drove six and a half hours to Wayanad. … Read More»

It has taken me a day to formulate my thoughts on my recent experiences before writing this post. I wasn't quite sure how to explain my thoughts, feelings, what I had heard etc. … Read More»

Yesterday was WEI's first meeting with a widow. She lives in a local village and came to the campus where I stay to meet with me and provide answers for my research. … Read More»

I have spent the last two days sitting on the patio watching the pouring rain. The rain here is unlike that in the States. It is a beautiful tropical storm that comes and goes throughout the day. … Read More»

Sorry that it has taken a bit for me to post again…Internet here is always questionable. Over the past few days I have had some great adventures. … Read More»

Hi everyone! Please bear with me because between my knowledge of blogs and the Internet in rural India you may have to be patient with how often I post. … Read More»

I missed everyone while I was away. I have been very busy and also down with malaria. I am just recovering and I would love to know what you think of these story angles. … Read More»

“The day my husband left me and went off with another woman, that was the day my life ended” said Inoka (her name and the names of all women interviewed in this story have been changed to protect thei … Read More»

June 23rd is celebrated as International Widow Day, which was initiated by Ms. Cherie Blair in the year 2004. … Read More»