India, Jan. 22 -- An Indian woman's account of heartbreak, financial struggle and rebuilding her life has struck a chord online. Himi Sharma spoke about how her husband chose property worth Rs.3 crore over her and their two-year-old son - a decision that pushed her into years of hardship, and eventually, a fresh start abroad.

In a conversation with Humans of Bombay, Himi Sharma said she met her husband in 2005 while pursuing her MBA. Despite opposition from their families due to caste differences, the couple fought for two years to be together.

"And for 3 years after our marriage, he was loving and caring. But what started as a love story became my survival lesson," she said.

In November 2010, her life changed dramatically when her hus...