Srinagar, Nov. 20 -- Saabirah walked into her Srinagar home at eighteen, carrying more hope than belongings.

Her husband greeted her with warmth, and his parents opened their arms as if she had always belonged there.

Advertisement She entered her new life with steady resolve. Days filled with cooking, visits to relatives, small favours for neighbours, and a kindness that shaped every corner of the house.

Motherhood soon added its own glow. First a son, then two daughters.

She handled the long days of work, prayer, and parenthood without complaint and later joined a private school as a teacher.

Her small salary brought dignity and helped her family rise a little above worry. Family games

Evenings filled with tuitions and children...