Barely whispered conversations followed her everywhere she went.
She was immune to the looks people threw her way.
The acid might have damaged her face,
But her determination and willpower were stronger than ever.
They called her a victim,
She called herself a victor who persisted even when the odds were stacked against her.
Author’s Note:
#StopAcidAttacks. Enough said.
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My Random Ramblings 
Wow! You did this well! Victory it is!
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You’re never a victim if you don’t consider yourself one!
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fabulous.she is a warrior
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Brilliant one Shweta! I admire your ability to come up with such powerful tiny tales. Kudos 🙂
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Wonderful 🙂
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Victim became a victor…👏
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Yes, indeed. She is definitely a victor. This is a powerful tale.
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She is a Victor, indeed. More power to her!!
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Wow great words so well articulated, Shweta and yes for sure a victory for always in the end. Awesome.
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Very well written. Not to feel victimized is victory in itself.
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I’m calling you the Victor with that piece, Shweta. Well done. Seriously, I’m impressed with that powerful piece. I have to get caught up with your Tiny Tales, but I only have a moment of Internet usage till my vacation ends … then I get caught up again with your great tales!
https://johndavisfrain.com/2017/04/26/vending-machine/
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Perspective is important in thoughts of self-esteem. Why let a few moments of being a victim dictate how your life should be lived?
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It pisses me off to read the stories of acid attacks and see how rampant it is. What happened to our humanity?!
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Agree. We are a victim only as long as we choose to be so. The moment we decide otherwise, we become a victor or survivor.
Hopped over from the AtoZ. Glad to meet you, Shweta. Do stop by sometime.
I got tied up with work yesterday, so couldn’t complete my V post. Do visit it today @ A to Z of Happiness: Values. Happy AtoZing!
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That’s a wonderful expression of strength. Well done, Shweta!
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LOVE this! Any girl who has been scarred by acid and all that it represents, should have the attitude like this girl.
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