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A Mother Who Lost Three Sons to the War in Afghanistan
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A Mother Who Lost Three Sons to the War in Afghanistan

A House Divided Resulted in Unimaginable Heartache

Will Selber
Aug 28, 2024
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Editor’s Note: The names in this story have been changed for their safety.

An Afghan widow holds on to her daughter. (Commons)

Gulbashra is a single mother living in the remote area of Helmand with 20 orphans. The orphans are from her three sons, who died during the war in Afghanistan. Her eyes have no tears because they’re dried up from excessive crying…

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