“They found him here, his body was buried under this bricks and trapped between the fence of our front gate. I think he tried to escape but didn’t make it.”
“Did you live alone with your dad?”
“Yes only me, dad use to take care of everything, he was a tailor but I have a brother who is married.”
“Where do you live after the earthquake?”
“Up there, in the tent or I call it my shelter. I live alone but my brother comes to help at times.”
“Why not live with your brother?”
“No it’s difficult, he has a wife to take care off. A child too. He has his hands full.”
“And who is taking care of you then?”
“I am. I’ll find a way, somehow, I don’t know yet. I don’t know what will happen tomorrow. I’m lucky to be alive and I will try to find a job soon. I’m just happy for what I have today.”
He is only 16.
(Sangachok, Chautara – Nepal)
