Creative Writing: A Hero's Life

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Abdul first discovered he had leprosy when he was at school. It made him feel so ashamed, he isolated himself from the community. For 10 years he scraped a living as a casual labourer, but he had no hope in his life.
Thanks to your support, Abdul learnt new skills and now earns an income by growing watermelons. He is able to support himself and his family!
“I feel I have a future again”
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