“My father chose me when nobody else did”: How this woman who was abandoned near a drain was given a ‘second life’ by two people very special to her

Surashree Karekar was abandoned as a newborn and later adopted by loving parents. Her father ensured her well-being during the adoption process and celebrated her milestones. She learned about her first period from her father, which was a significant moment. After her father’s death, her mother became her greatest source of strength. Surashree now honors her parents’ values and lives a life of gratitude.