Monthly Archives: December 2024


27 Main Road, Royapuram

The document titled “There is the adage” narrates the author’s early life experiences, starting with their birth on November 26 in Madras (now Chennai), India. Born at home with the help of a midwife, the author was the youngest of several siblings. The narrative details the family’s struggles, including the mother’s illness and the father’s distant job. It also touches on the author’s early encounters with sickness and the tragic death of their eldest brother, Noel, from a hereditary kidney disease. The story is a poignant reflection on family, survival, and the impact of loss.

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