A Life Given to Others

Sunil was 25 when his father left his mother for another woman. From that day, it was just Sunil, his mother, and his two small brothers. His mother worked as a domestic helper, and Sunil did odd jobs to support the family. A year later, Sunil got married to Kavita, and money became even tighter.

When his brothers were only five and six, Sunil left Allahabad for Mumbai to earn more. He worked as a daily labourer, but when his mother fell ill, he returned home. For the next 15 years, he drove a taxi in Allahabad. Sunil and Kavita never had children, so they raised his brothers as their own. They sent them to English-medium schools and paid for everything. Many nights, Sunil and Kavita went hungry so the boys could eat.


Later, when one brother wanted to go to college, Sunil went back to Mumbai again. He drove a taxi during the day and slept on the pavement at night. He sent all his money home and even borrowed heavily for their education. For seven long years, he lived alone, holding on to Kavita’s letters and hope.

In time, the brothers got good jobs, married, and moved away. Then Kavita fell ill, and Sunil returned home. After his mother died, Sunil asked his brothers for help for the first time. They refused and turned him away. His heart broke.


Sunil worked as a cleaner while caring for Kavita. Her medicines pushed him deep into debt. His brothers never came to see her. Before she died, Kavita told Sunil to forgive them.

Now, Sunil is back in Mumbai. He drives his taxi for long hours and lives alone in a small rented room. Most of his earnings go on rent and loans. He misses Kavita every moment. Sometimes, when no one is watching, he cries quietly.

His days are passing. He is no longer chasing dreams—just waiting to meet Kavita again.


Moral of the story:


Those who sacrifice the most often ask for the least, and kindness given without conditions is not always returned—but it still shows the true strength of a human heart.


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