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“1st story”

A story by Laleh Chini:

I remember there was an old ruined mansion in Bushehr-Iran where people could pay a little amount to go inside. We visited the wrecked house a few times in my childhood. The story behind it was so sad but more importantly, a life lesson which was probably why my parents took us to the palace several times.

roof-540835_960_720The story goes as the owner was a very rich merchant who was a profligate spender to show off how wealthy he was. People used to say he lit his cigars with burning bills instead of matches in front of others and when big politicians came to Bushehr from the Capital Tehran, he lit candles with bills to show how powerful and rich he was.burning-money-2113914_960_720 He used to serve tea in gold teacups and eat in silver plates and dishes. He was never friendly with anyone and found it disgraceful to talk to the poor.pots-186553_960_720

Eventually, he lost everything, went bankrupt and died without a penny to leave for his children. The poor people who now lived in the mansion with no windows or doors and partially no roof and walls were his grandchildren who owned the land. They lived very impoverish lives.person-1172018_960_720 They survived with general labors and the money people paid to see the ruined house. They never talked to anyone, nor answered any questions.  It was obvious that they were so ashamed of their grandfather’s past.

My father said that no one ever offered them any jobs because their grandfather was so cruel to the town, and never respected anyone as he saw himself as a superior.

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664 comments ›

  2. Image Earth Travel
    July 15, 2018 • 1:53 pm

    Nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award because I love your blog! 🙂
    https://imageearthtravel.com/2018/07/15/sunshine-blogger-award-2/

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  3. poeticallyyours360
    July 28, 2018 • 11:27 pm

    both were caught in the cycle…He didn’t talk to people neither did they…operating out of negativity is a high price to pay…His arrogance looked like their shame… I am not a slave to the past of my family… I have my own beginnings… thanks for sharing such a powerful lesson

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  4. Cheryl Mary Coleman
    July 29, 2018 • 12:02 pm

    I really enjoyed your powerful message, thank you for sharing this story 💜

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  6. Peter Klopp
    August 31, 2018 • 1:00 am

    A good lesson for rich people who have no compassion for the poor!

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  7. carmen
    September 1, 2018 • 2:25 am

    A very good lesson to be learned from this story.

    ❤️carmen

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  8. jie_traveldiary
    September 1, 2018 • 10:56 pm

    thank you for sharing. But feel so sorry for the whole clan, the sin of a grandfather is not the sin of all 😦

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  9. John Jr
    September 5, 2018 • 7:07 am

    Hello Laleh Chini,

    That was quite a rise and fall, it is sad what happened to the grandchildren, thank you for sharing this story.

    -John Jr

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  10. John
    September 6, 2018 • 3:06 am

    such a great information for blogger i am a professional blogger thanks

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  13. OneLife
    September 11, 2018 • 5:37 pm

    Such a simple story yet a strong and interesting narrative with the most valuable lesson. That’s what a magical writer does, makes the simplest of stories worth telling 🙂 .

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  14. roninjax
    September 12, 2018 • 6:31 pm

    Excellent post. It’s a shame that many in society never learned to help others with their means. Just imagine if this money and success could have been used to help build up others and help them to succeed.

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  15. Tofino Photography
    September 12, 2018 • 6:41 pm

    to blame someone not responsible is just as bad as the original sin.The people who held a grudge against the father & his innocent family are no better.Human nature is so predictable sometimes.
    great read!

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  16. Paul Sunstone
    September 13, 2018 • 1:33 am

    Fascinating story, Laleh. Thank you.

    The town is so cruel to the grandchildren. But I guess that’s human nature sometimes. I’ve know families in the small town I grew up in who held grudges against another family for generations.

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  17. ivor20
    September 14, 2018 • 12:06 am

    Hi Laleh, this is definitely a sad story, not so much as how the rich mogul ended up poor, but about how his grandchildren have been treated by the community….. the grudge/hatred still being displayed reeks of how our modern societies still maintain grudges/racial prejudices these days.

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  19. Crissy
    September 16, 2018 • 9:30 am

    Missed reading your stories Laleh. ❤️

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  20. anamikaisblogging
    September 20, 2018 • 1:43 pm

    How right is the proverb ” Pride goes before the fall”.

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  22. Anita
    September 22, 2018 • 9:18 am

    I really appreciate your kind word, and you described it so well. Thanks for sharing this information.

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  23. JT Twissel
    September 22, 2018 • 4:53 pm

    Money really goes to people’s heads and not in a good way! Nice to meet you!

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  24. mayawidi
    September 23, 2018 • 8:26 pm

    hello, thank you for following my blog, i really appreciated it, i loved what you shared in this blog, and looking forward to hear more stories from Iran 😊

    best regard
    maya

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  25. A Dude Abikes
    September 24, 2018 • 5:20 am

    So many comments! I wanted to thank you for following my blog. It is an honor. May I ask how you found it, what led you to follow it, and do you bike? For me I’m trying to write my book four days a week and blog the other three, do biking so I have something to write about (biking can take 5-15 hours per week!), plus walking and yoga (1 hour per day total). Also have to live life and try to find work. I don’t know how people find the time to read everyone! But I thank you and hope to see your blog again soon.

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    • Laleh Chini
      September 24, 2018 • 1:13 pm

      I was reading a blog and saw your comment, and followed you. I biked four times a week for a whole summer a few years ago to keep in shape.
      Now I go to gym 3-4 times a week. Thanks for following back.
      My book is “Climbing Over Grit” took me seven years to finish and find a publisher. I guess never give up is my nickname.😂

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  26. susannefe2014
    September 24, 2018 • 7:29 am

    Thank you for this story about a lesson of life. Being rich also seems like an exam, you can fail. One can miss dealing with wealth in the sense of humanity. Thank you for following my Mary-Blog. I follow your Blog with theses interesting stories about the Iranian culture. It is very important to hear about the different cultures. Love Susanne

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  27. journie2woman
    September 25, 2018 • 9:14 pm

    WOW. That is an interesting back story. It’s very sad but you reap what you sow. It may not directly be you… someone you love may endure the agony to come. I hope their children break the cycle and turn their generational curse around.

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  28. unholypursuit
    September 28, 2018 • 1:49 am

    This story would include nearly every rich person. I’m not saying they burn money to impress their friends but how many really talk to the poor? The only difference with this man is he lost everything while many others didn’t but their demeanor is the same.

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  29. Image Earth Travel
    September 28, 2018 • 2:58 pm

    Read this tragic story again but a good lesson in ‘we reap what we sow’ in life.

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  30. sherazade
    September 28, 2018 • 5:53 pm

    Le. colpe dei padri non devono essere pagate dai figli! Non è giusto né morale.

    shera

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  31. rizzwizz
    September 28, 2018 • 6:22 pm

    This was very interesting. So sad though, suffering a punishment of a sin they didn’t even commit. But I’m thinking if they weren’t bankrupt would the children and grandchildren would be humble and not like the Grandfather? But we’ll never know.

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  33. brijkaulblog
    September 30, 2018 • 1:57 am

    your story is a lesson to all humanity to be compassionate and loving towards one and all. Glad to see you follow me . Read my posts. they are equally interesting.

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  34. oldpoet56
    September 30, 2018 • 5:22 pm

    Very good history story, reality does tend to have a way to come back and bite us in the behind. I Enjoyed the read so I am going to reblog this story for you.

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  37. Ben Naga
    October 1, 2018 • 5:03 pm

    WEAVERS

    The past casts shadows over the present
    Just as the present casts shadows over the future
    Everything in the one tapestry is interwoven
    The wise weaver will bear this fact in mind
    And so avoids the trap of uncaring isolation

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  38. Maisah P
    October 5, 2018 • 5:46 am

    I really enjoyed reading this, thank you for sharing. your work is so captivating.

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  39. Domenick Style
    October 7, 2018 • 7:05 am

    hello, is a beautiful article! as an answer I would like to mention the poetry of the great “Toto” ‘entitled “A Livella”: https://www.rockol.it/testi/5135200/toto-a-livella
    the final message is that rich or poor we are all equal before death.

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  42. ronginmon
    October 10, 2018 • 5:41 am

    It’s great to read the story.

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  43. Ultra
    October 14, 2018 • 9:52 pm

    I love your blog.

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  45. LaRena’s Corner
    October 18, 2018 • 9:04 pm

    So sad that the children and grandchildren were not given a chance to see if they were different. Life is full of lessons and I appreciate the lesson you write about. I do believe that most people are good.

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  47. ForgivingConnects
    October 22, 2018 • 3:00 am

    Wow, what a powerful story of this family. Thank you for sharing. I’m grateful to meet you, so glad you found my blog. Blessings to you and your daughters.
    =Debbie

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  49. 1000interessen
    October 26, 2018 • 6:43 am

    Thank you for sharing – greetings vom austria

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  50. Puzzles of the Soul
    October 26, 2018 • 10:41 am

    Lovely historical story, sadly the suffering is passed on to the next generations it should not be so as they were not responsible for creating the misery of others.

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  51. Katherine
    October 28, 2018 • 11:06 am

    Hello, dear Laleh! I have nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award!
    I hope you could honor my nomination. Thank you!

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  52. charlypriest
    October 31, 2018 • 12:50 am

    A wonderful story, quite interesting.

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  53. rue202
    October 31, 2018 • 5:45 am

    That is so sad that the grandchildren can’t get jobs or anything because of the grandfather.
    BTW, I have just nominated you for the “Mystery Blogger Award”. If you want to participate, here is the link:
    http://idoalotofreading.wordpress.com/2018/10/31/mystery-blogger-award/

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  54. iScriblr
    November 8, 2018 • 8:04 pm

    A very good lesson to be learned from this story!❤

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  55. petrel41
    November 11, 2018 • 4:14 pm

    Congratulations, Laleh!

    I have nominated your blog for the Versatile Blogger Award.

    More about this nomination is at

    https://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2018/11/11/versatile-blogger-award-thanks-er-mukhtar-zahid/

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  57. my9inctravelblog
    November 14, 2018 • 11:51 am

    This is Indeed a beautiful post and moral lessons learned here. I commend you for your courage and efforts to bring to limelight events around you. I am moved to nominate/award you a well-deserved award. Please visit the link to read the rules and share on your blog. Thank you once again for sharing! XXX Iva.Sylva.

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  58. Saania2806
    November 23, 2018 • 3:22 am

    Nice! Thanks for sharing 💖

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  59. luisa zambrotta
    November 29, 2018 • 3:56 pm

    I really enjoyed your powerful story.
    Thank you for sharing

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  60. Anonymous
    November 29, 2018 • 11:54 pm

    We always pay some price for our fathers sins

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  61. stopociechblog
    December 4, 2018 • 5:19 pm

    Rich and poor. The merchant. Poor friends and a good heart.

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  62. Nasuko
    December 10, 2018 • 11:36 pm

    ありがとうございます😊
    よろしくお願いします☺️🇯🇵

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  63. Best Indian Food Blog
    December 16, 2018 • 4:51 pm

    Whatsoever it might be, I do not know at all, but I always like old mansions, historical places, ancient stories, ever. Thanks for writing so amazing blog.

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  64. Sorryless
    December 16, 2018 • 6:14 pm

    Such a sad tale, but an important one to heed. Kindness and respect not only have spiritual significance but material significance as well.

    Peace

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  65. Atul Depak
    December 22, 2018 • 1:34 pm

    Again so exquisite and lovely! This is also to inform u that I have nominated u for the Liebster Award. Check this out-https://atuldepak.wordpress.com/2018/12/22/nominated-for-the-liebster-award-2nd/
    Best wishes and regards! 🙂

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  66. Atul Depak
    December 25, 2018 • 4:07 pm

    hey Laleh dear, I have nominated you for the sunshine blogger award. Check this out- https://atuldepak.wordpress.com/2018/12/25/nominated-for-the-sunshine-blogger-award/
    Best wishes 🌹

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  67. AmyRose🌹
    January 1, 2019 • 10:43 pm

    The sins of the father should not rest on his children’s shoulders. But isn’t that the way too often it is.

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  68. Atul Depak
    January 6, 2019 • 1:39 pm

    Hey dear Laleh, I have nominated you for the Mystery Blogger Award (https://atuldepak.wordpress.com/2019/01/06/the-mystery-blogger-award/)
    Best Wishes!

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  69. fulvialuna1
    February 17, 2019 • 7:06 pm

    Vengo sempre a sbirciare qui, ma trovo la stessa pagina da mesi, è il blog fermo? O è a me che non appaiono le pagine?
    Grazie.

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      • cactusflower18
        March 15, 2019 • 1:09 am

        Hi Leleh! Just came to your fascinating Blog for the first time; gonna take me a while to read everything but the first was so sad; unfortunately one cannot leave a legacy in negativity and that sure was negative. I’m looking forward to reading more! What is the correct way to pronounce your name? Feel free to visit my Blog as well. I am just a new beginner but suggestions and tips for a better Blog are so welcome. I don’t mind constructive criticism.
        Nice to meet you!

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      • Laleh Chini
        March 15, 2019 • 2:01 am

        Nice to meet you sweetheart. Thanks so much for reading and following. Good job with your blog dear. Laleh means Tulip 🌷. ❤️❤️❤️

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  72. cactusflower18
    March 15, 2019 • 2:17 am

    What a beautiful name and it’s meaning!

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  73. Bidihxa
    March 18, 2019 • 1:28 pm

    That’s a beautiful story. Thanks for helping find your beautiful blog. i hope to read more gradually… for there’s a lot to read here. Though I didn’t understand why the grandchildren chose to live with their past instead of building a new future for themselves. Or was the bad karma of their grandfather so negative that even after generations his progeny couldn’t evade their ill-fate ! Thank you Tulip Laleh Chini

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  75. sabaniazsiddique
    April 10, 2019 • 3:03 pm

    As I asked for translating two of your stories, here is the second one. I hope you give me honour to do more.
    http://sabaniazsiddique.home.blog/2019/04/10/destinyسرنوشت-a-voice-from-iran-قسمت/

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  76. tomhudson
    May 18, 2019 • 6:34 am

    Your story shows us how the sins of the fathers can destroy the lives of the children. A thought provoking story, indeed. Thank you.

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  77. fantac.cisse
    July 17, 2019 • 9:18 am

    Your sunshine award is waiting for you on my blog! I’ve nominated you! Thank you for this wonderful blog of yours.

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  78. Laleh Chini
    August 8, 2019 • 10:28 pm

    Lol, that was just a photo. Iranian Rials was the money he burnt.😂

    Like

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  79. petrel41
    August 16, 2019 • 6:15 am

    Congratulations, dear Laleh!

    I have nominated your blog for the Sunshine Blogger Award.

    More about this nomination is at

    https://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2019/08/16/sunshine-blogger-award-thank-you-ybp/

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  82. outjourney
    October 22, 2019 • 3:46 am

    I think that everything posted made a bunch of sense.
    But, what about this? what if you added a little information? I
    mean, I don’t want to tell you how to run your blog, but suppose you
    added a post title to possibly get people’s attention? I mean Destiny|سرنوشت – A
    Voice from Iran is kinda plain. You ought to peek at Yahoo’s home
    page and see how they create post titles to get viewers to open the links.
    You might add a video or a related picture or two to grab readers excited about what you’ve got to say.
    In my opinion, it would bring your blog a little bit more interesting.

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  83. Deeksha Pathak
    October 29, 2019 • 4:40 am

    This story is a lesson for parents. Their wrong deeds cause sufferings for next generation.

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  84. marzia
    November 14, 2019 • 6:14 pm

    I thank you: this is my first dive in your world … I will try to follow you, night and let it be good

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  85. Martina Ramsauer
    November 19, 2019 • 3:39 am

    Reblogged this on Rivella49's Blog and commented:
    I just love your post! Thank you

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  86. vincenza63
    November 23, 2019 • 1:44 pm

    Hi Laleh, nice to meet you!
    I wish and I hope we could learn and experience forgiveness.
    Hugs from Italy ❤
    Vicky

    p.s. dedicated to all innocent people who once were children:

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  87. titti onweb
    November 23, 2019 • 6:27 pm

    Hi. Thanks for visiting my blog🙏pleased to meet u after reading your ”about”⭐

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  89. Ianus Christius
    November 30, 2019 • 10:27 am

    I have rebloged your interesting story and a book! 🙂

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  90. Ianus Christius
    November 30, 2019 • 10:28 am

    Reblogged this on Libertas Nova and commented:
    “Readers seeking a broader understanding of Iranian history and culture through the eyes of a young woman who comes of age to reflect on the hopes and despair of a new generation facing war will find Climbing Over Grit compelling, absorbing, and hard to put down. Its story of challenged lifestyles, broken families, and social and political challenges holds no pat conclusion, but mirrors the changes, confusion, and dreams of a nation and individuals under siege.” (Review by Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review)

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  91. Aphadolie
    December 2, 2019 • 1:53 pm

    Good evening,

    Thank you for your subscription. Very happy to have you among my subscribers.

    Respectfully.

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  92. Gloria Terry
    January 24, 2020 • 12:20 pm

    You inspire me. Am following. Thank you for being here. Love and light.

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  93. Her Oasis
    February 1, 2020 • 2:42 am

    Reblogged this on Her Oasis: Leeto La Bosadi and commented:
    Interesting and worth read🖤🖤🖤

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  94. vapevi
    June 20, 2020 • 12:59 pm

    If destiny does not depend on you, what you do with what destiny gives you depends on you.

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  95. Gloria Terry
    July 20, 2020 • 9:05 pm

    Sad. Same family, different generation. What price they have to pay for their grandpa, but society is not fair. Unfair judgment on the children. Thanks for sharing.

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  97. dessertflower5
    July 24, 2020 • 1:35 am

    such a moving story. well the sins on our ancestors the children of next generation suffer

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  98. Stine Writing
    July 30, 2020 • 7:10 pm

    That is a very intriguing story. I love going through abandoned places. I always wish to hear the spirits tell me their stories.

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  99. America On Coffee
    August 9, 2020 • 7:41 pm

    Hello Laleh! What an interesting story! Not sure if the burnt bills were American actually or Iranian???? 🤔

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  100. Lisa Bradshaw
    August 22, 2020 • 10:32 am

    So sad and I’m not so sure that children should pay for the sins of their parents or elders..

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