The Wandering Dispatch

The Wandering Dispatch

Ten Bucks of Courage

Or the time my mom kicked serious ass. Quite literally.

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Mar 08, 2026
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In 1985, my mom was a 'shy girl' on a cycle in Indore. Then, three guys made the mistake of thinking her silence was a weakness.

This is a story about the day she surprised them, and herself.

Happy Women’s Day folks!

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