0 years old
I was born a girl in the city of Kandahar in Afghanistan's
South-east Region.

My parents have named me Abida. My surname is Abdul-
Hafeez Kardar. My mother, Nadira, is 21 and my father,
Rafiq, is 26. I have a sister, Rashida, who is 1.

From my parents I have been gifted with the potential for
extraordinary artistic ability, extraordinary musical ability and
extraordinary good looks.

1 year old
Growth stunted from inadequate protein.

Peace.

My sister Rashida has had measles.

2 years old
Brother Salim born.

3 years old
4 years old
My sister Rashida began school.

5 years old
A major earthquake has hit Afghanistan. 38 people have
died and 32No000 others have been affected.

My family and I were not directly affected.

Sister Mirvat born.

6 years old
Not sent to school.

7 years old
My brother Salim began school.

8 years old
9 years old
10 years old
Sister Saeeda born.

My sister Mirvat began school.

My sister Saeeda has died at age 1 from pneumonia.

11 years old
Decided to steal.

12 years old
Killed trying to save a friend.

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