#uhi the woman you are

[brblovin]

You don’t learn much about Uhi Araya before she bravely passes. Maybe you pay her little mind at first, but you see her reflected in the few and can’t help but take notice. You see the respect and awe from her men as she leads in the most impossible of situations. You bear witness to the immense love seeping from every corner of Raami, and his utter acceptance of her. Then there’s Keema, with his reverence that takes you awhile to understand, but that which remains undulled until the very end threads of our tale.

It’s only at the end that you observe her under the clearest of lenses. In the spear he clutches. In the heart of a grieving, hopeful daughter. In the resilience of a name. She is at the base of this epic tale, almost slipping by without notice, until finally

We knot this thread.

And you see it. You see her and you know she is everywhere. Her love weaved from the first pages of this story to the very end, and somewhere in between, you realize you’re caught in the midst of her as well. Because, after all, this is a love story, down to the blade-dented bone. And she too shares this stage.

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Title: The Faroe's Curse

May 1st : Selkie (Scottish mermaid) Prompt 18+

Characters: William Farrow and OC Selkie (Delphine)

(William Farrow developed by Josephine Hart "Damage")

Word count: 3.4k (total in 2 parts)

Warnings: near drowning, sailing, mermaids/selkies (dark siren), Female receiving, height sameness, female rescuing male, fisting, sex, character death.

Fandom: Richard Armitage - Obsession

Obsession - Post series: William takes some time off work and home and decides to go on a boat excursion to the Faroe islands west of Scotland, to reflect on his family's origin.

History: A Selkie according to legend is a Scottish/Nordic derived mermaid of sorts. A women’s form with “seal’s” tail but can shapeshift at will and are thought to be incredibly attractive and captivating creatures. In the Scottish tradition, they are often alluring and can said to grant wishes, before leading to an untimely death. In Norse myth, the Margyge are said to be dangerous and vicious creatures that conjure storms to lure seamen, clawing ships to capsize them, and drag the men out of the boats to a watery grave.  

Definitions: (merfolk translator – twilightrealm.com)

Verdant Eddy – green, vibrant vortex

Ed aib gehi – Oh yes more

Uzz gil gobp bojjih pdi bugi jupi – All men must suffer the same fate

Gil uhi bowd bygqzi whiupohib – Men are such simple creatures     

Far off the Coast of Scotland sat a boat, adrift in the icy and murky waters of the North Atlantic Sea. The circulating waters moving the 42’ sailboat about in high winds. William was unconscious on the bough. A gorgeous and naked woman hovered above him, wet from the seawater. She cradled him against herself and whispered an enchanting tone in her native tongue. William stirred and looked up into icy green eyes and a smooth face. He smiled, then froze remembering how moments ago he had been thrown overboard and was drowning. He coughed up some sea water, its saltiness burning as it forced its way out of his lungs and through his mouth and nose. She patted him gently on his back. He sat up, noticing her nudity. The Selkie’s skin, glowed green and grey, and glistened even in the grey skies. William scurried back a moment, not sure what he was looking at. The Selkie cooed, “Its alright. I am not here to hurt you”. William gulped nervously, “Good thing”, he nervously laughed, scratching the back of his neck, “Did you get me back onto the ship?” He asked her. The Selkie nodded, and looked down, it was then that he truly noticed her breasts and crease of her belly running down to long legs, and delicate feet. She was, in a way, remarkably beautiful. He felt entranced a moment, then tried to shake it off. He tried to stand and fell back on his bum, his legs folding beneath him, “I’m sorry, (chuckles) I must not yet have my bearings back”. The selkie spoke then, “Its alright”, the voice was a bit broken, and raspy.

Below from the midpoint of the schooner, a male voice shouted out towards William. William suddenly grabbed a blanket from the seating compartment and tossed it over the woman. Donald stood a bit above the hatch, and looked towards the bough, “William, are you alright?” he said in his Northumberland brogue. William nodded quickly, “yeah, yeah. Just getting my bearings”. “We thought we lost ya”, Donald said. William turned toward the Selkie, whose eyes were cloaked in the blanket now, looking at him. “Yeah, nearly” a lighthearted chuckle, “Is everything good down there?”  he shouted back over the wind. “Oh yeah, no worries. We will be back on a track in about 30 minutes or so, the current shifted on us, with that last storm”. William nodded and waved at him. The Selkie looked at him tentatively, William came to her, and started to rub her dry, absently, not sure what to do with such a, woman? Her dark hair was tendrilled with seaweed and peppered with salt from the deep water. He looked into her emerald eyes again and lost his breath. When his breath returned he asked, “What is your name?” The Selkie smiled, “Delphine” she said, her throat warming to the open air again. William noticed that she was nearly as tall as him, her long legs lying well past the woolen blanket. Delphine did not shy away, as his hand moved to touch her ankle, and caressing it lightly. He shook his head, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have” William said. Delphine looked at him, “Its ok. I know you have never seen my kind before. It can be quite shocking”. William’s brow furrowed, “Your kind?” he looked inquisitive.

Delphine slid off the seat and onto the bough planks. She stretched her legs straight and hummed a little tune. William watched her legs transform into a silken grey flipper, and his hand went over his mouth, as she took his other hand and slid it along her tail. William was entranced again, the sparkle of her skin, a beautiful grey-green resonated, as he touched her he felt the warm and cool of it and shuddered. He had an impulse to just taste her, but he didn’t know why. William sat down across from her, and just stared. Delphine, giggled, closed her eyes and rubbed her at her seal skin into legs again. Her female sex now showing as the blanket over her shoulders shifted, and William’s cock twitched almost instantly. Then a thought struck him, which he didn’t say out loud (what if they find out? How will I explain her on the ship?)

Delphine looked at him, shrouding the blanket across her flesh, “You seem puzzled”. William looked at her, “I am. I’m not sure how to keep you on board, but I want to,” smirks. Delphine looks down, “I understand, maybe we can come up with a story together? Were the others up here when you fell?”  William grimaced, “Other, there’s only one man down there. But no, he was not”. Delphine smiled broadly, almost sinister, her glow seemed to brighten then, as she showed her sharper teeth. William shuddered again, titillated and frightened. “You speak quite well for a, mermaid, is that what I call you?” Her dialect had a slightly Nordic lilt, “No, I’m a selkie, half man, half seal. Our kind has traded with men for centuries, so its best to be able to communicate”. William thoughtfully paused. He couldn’t look away from the flesh that was exposed by the woolen blanket, “I see, sorry for the confusion then”. Delphine ignored the apology. His eyes continued to dart back and forth with hopeless abandon. Delphine knew she had her mark. “What’s your name?” Delphine asked. William snapped out of his fixation a second, “William, Farrow” Delphine smiled, “Of the Faroe isles?”

William smiled, “Rumored to be, yes” rubbing the back of his neck to wipe away the sweat that was building there. Delphine now moved to stand, a little unsteady on her feet, William stood to help her. She smiled, nose to nose at him, meeting his height. “I’ve never met a woman as tall as me” he said, wrapping his arms around her waist, the blanket maintaining its position. Delphine, “not many have either, I have found”. William formed an ‘oh” with his mouth, and Delphine kissed him, her arms lazily around his neck as they both stood on the deck, the waves settling down around them. William returned the kiss, wanton and sweetly. Delphine licked his bottom lip, her razor-sharp teeth, dragging along it seductively for a moment. William groaned in “

From the observation window Donald saw William and a woman kissing and blasted the horn, causing them both to fall apart, crashing onto the deck. Donald came up on deck and looked at William first before he gazed upon Delphine with suspicion and intrigue. Her long naked legs, against the deck, and nothing else covering her but the woolen blanket. “Now what’s all this? William, what’s going on?” Donald said, perturbed. William guffawed looked up at Donald, as he made it to his feet, “I... I went overboard to retrieve this woman, (looked at Delphine) floating in the water, and” Donald cut in, “And you suppose you needed to resuscitate her while standing in my viewing window, is that it?” he said sarcastically. William put his hands up, “I meant no offense Donald, obviously. I just, I” Donald snapped back again, “Well, anyways, no harm done, right? Hello lass, its nice to meet you. I am Donald, captain of the Verdant Eddy welcome abroad” Donald tipped his hat to Delphine and she smiled closed mouth at him, “Thank you, sir. Captain. I am Delphine”.

William needlessly stood next to her, a subtle claiming of territory, his hand making it to the small of her back. “How did you get out here?” Donald asked her. Delphine looked out to the sea, in a longing fashion, and pointed exactly where land existed about 10 miles ahead, “We were coming off the isles, and capsized, I have been adrift for days it seems. Used most of my clothes to lash together a raft, but eventually that succumb” Delphine looked down sheepishly, “I must look an awful mess, my apologies”.

William shook his head in time with Donald’s response, “No, no. of course not. Listen that is quite an ordeal, is there anyone I can radio for you?” Delphine looked up then, a bit panicked, William spoke up, “She was the only survivor”. Donald grimaced, “I’m sorry lass. But I’ll bet your hungry.. huh. I’ve got some good grub downstairs in the galley. Come on” Donald invited, Delphine walked cautiously away from William and towards Donald. William followed after them, stepping down into the lower section of the boat, trying not to bang his head on the ridge of the hatch. Donald was chipper and rattled off things, as Delphine sat down in the galley. William went the back, to his sleeping quarters and ruffled through his suitcase trying to find some sweats and a shirt for her. Delphine sat quietly watching both men fuss over her, she giggled under her breath. Men were so easy. (and so tasty, she thought)

Donald busied himself at the counter, preparing her a sandwich with fish and sauce, as Delphine watched. His Northumberland accent thickening in places, “Your lucky you didn’t get eaten out there pet” Delphine, “Yes, I am very grateful.. is this boat yours, captain?” Donald nodded not facing her, “Yep sure as the sun sets she is. Bought and paid for. And still kicking about. Now I just do these small charters, takin’ Rich men around, (pointing a butter knife towards Williams’ quarters) wherever they wanna go (chuckles) though that one, is strange for sure, haunted I think”. Donald turned to place the food in front of Delphine, who looked at it expectantly.

“I would retire,” Donald paused, “But no one to retire with, you know. My wife, god rest her, passed away about 10 years ago now, no little ones neither,” he trailed off as William re-entered the galley and sat next to Delphine. “You got one for me, Captain?” William asked, looking towards the sandwich. Delphine pushed hers towards William, “Its ok, William, you can have mine”. Donald huffed, “I insist you eat something lass, get your strength back, you look like you’ve lost a stone since you hit the water”. Delphine dutifully took a bite of the sandwich knowing this to be a custom of men. Donald smiled, “That’s a good girl, (to Delphine) now, what about clothes, William?” William handed the bundle of clothes he had found and laid it next to Delphine on the seat. “Sorry I didn’t have anything better, my, (pause) ex-wife didn’t pack my suitcase.” Delphine smiled shallowly at both men. It was almost too easy, two men with no one to look after them when they go missing, Delphine thought. Delphine took another bite of the sweet fish, her soft pink tongue lapping at her lip at bit, Donald missed it, but William was enthralled. “There you are boyo,” Donald handed William a sandwich and went up to the deck. William nodded, and looked oddly at him, before Donald left them alone in the galley.

William, “So, how, um, well old are you?” Delphine, looked at him, clearly thinking, “Well by your standards I would be about 30, I suppose (She looked down at her soft abs and bouncy breasts) But I am 150 storms old”. William looked inquisitive, “Storms? Is that your only method of time measurement?” Delphine, “The larger parts yes. Its darker where I live, and the agitation brings things around, but I can survive up here, for a little while”. She smiled sweetly. William handed her the bundle of clothes, “Listen you can get dressed in my quarters, and feel free to clean up, if you wish,” smirks, “I will stay out here”. Delphine stood, and walked towards his quarters, “You think I’m suddenly shy, now?” William rose immediately, “I was trying to be respectful” cleared his throat into his fist. “Your respectful customs do not interest me, but I am curious about what other things men can do”.  Taking that as a challenge in acceptance, William gulped again, “I am happy to oblige, ask me anything you like”. Delphine, walked away, swaggering her bum under the blanket, “Its something you’ll have to show me”.

@scariusaquarius a @fizzyxcustard @legolasbadass

Thanks to the lovely people that have been so encouraging!!

Lyn's Writing Event 2024!

[stupidthoughtsinwriting]

ohh lovely, i havent interacted as much as i would have liked but this is the main story i follow through on here. it's one of the few reasons i still open this app. This story has completely captivated me, especially chapter 25. for me that was the absolute peak of writing, of cleverness and brilliantness.

i was a mess after reading that part. i was sobbing and over joyed that they got back remember each other in the end and the reference to your other works... i was overly emotional about that bc you have no idea how much i adore your works. the reference to meeting in the supermarket, the bodyguard, the wrestler, even the doctor and the phantom of opera, i was a bittersweet mess. referencing to my favourite stories, how could i not tear up

you are an absolutely brilliant woman. the stories you come up with are something else entirely and i am completely captivated with every single one. in fact, i'm reading LISIK to pass the time while i wait for the next chapter of UHI.

I am deeply deeply sorry i haven't interacted as much a i should have and i hope to amend that in the next few chapters. I completely understand the reason for finishing early and do what you must, you brilliantly beautiful woman, i will always be there to support your every move and as much as i could, praise your every work.

fuck that pmsing and the shitty day your having. you are absolutely wonderful you madly brilliant, talented, beautiful woman. loki and i think so. in every universe, you are something else completely riveting and i hope you have a better rest of the day.

all my love ☺️❤️💜💙💚💛🖤☺️ -T

Is anyone else still reading UHI? Except ofcourse my favourite readers that I love very much (specifying so you guys won't take it personally)

I'm pms'ing again, i took a break from work yesterday and now my 4stove burner is not working so I legit can't do much today and it's kind of pissing me off. I will end uhi sooner than i have thought I would, I love writing this series but I don't really have time or motivation these days so before it plummets further I'm going to finish it.

[kougiri]

uHi hi! Here for a request (´-ι_-｀)

𝘊𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘦 Order number: 1

𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙩 Order number: 1, 22 & 23

𝘼𝙙𝙙-𝙤𝙣𝙨 Order number: 4 & 20

𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 Order number: 1

𝘾𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣: Yosano Akiko (Platonic) and Edogawa Ranpo

Hello again Kau! I was wondering if you can do the same kitsune reader (from my first Ranpo req) sparring with Yosano? Like they just met and Yosano’s first instinct was to ask to spar? lol idk if that would make sense

If theres to much to do or your busy you can delete this req! Your health matters more than a request ofc so dont hurry or pressure urself!

But many thanks if you decide to do this ^ㅂ^

Sending love and support !(•̀ᴗ•́)و̑

- i-preferthem^^

I was exploring the options now i cant get the gif off tf help- anyways please dont mind this- i was also trying to add a Ranpo gif from my phone is it seen when i send this?? Im panicking i cant get this mf gif off ):<

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It’s okay dear, i removed it for you. Hopefully, you’ll get the right one next time, yes?

I’ll be rushing most of my drafts today, after all, i took too many breaks, did i not? I still don't know how to narrate a fight scene so please bare with me on this.

here’s your order, dear.

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Content warning: Weapons?

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Let the sparring begin!

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◈ Walking up the stairs, with your lover’s arm hanging around your neck, you sigh and stomp lightly on the last step. “can you go down now?” you ask, carrying your lover up the stairs made you a bit tired. “hmm..how about..no!” he shouts lightly, mumbling a string of curses and walking in front of the door and twisting the knob, you were greeted by 6 people looking at you and ranpo. 

◈ Ignoring all the stares, you walk to your lover's desk and sat him down, turning around to face the others, you decided to introduce yourself, “Greetings, my name is-” the door opened and you saw a woman wearing a white button-up blouse with puffy sleeves that end in the middle of her forearm. Her shirt is tucked into a plain black skirt that flares out above the knee. She wears gloves that reach past her wrist, a black tie, black tights, red high heels, and a golden butterfly hairpin on the left side of her head.

◈ Her eyes and yours connect as she suddenly says “Care to spar with me?” Looking back at your lover, he smiles at you and nods. “Come then, i own a training gym.” as soon as you said that, ranpo jumped on your back as you hold onto his legs to carry him back.

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KING CRIMSON

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◈ Flipping the switch, the three of you were greeted by an arena and a gym. Ranpo draped off of your shoulder and sat somewhere. "Might as well prepare to spar. Do you want to use any weapons?" You ask walking to a dressing room.

◈ "I'd like to have a fist fight first." She says while stretching. "Noted." Walking out of the dressing room, you wore a black sleeveless turtle neck and black pants. The two of you went inside the arena as you both heared a shout. "Are you both ready? Let the sparring begin!"

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[recentanimenews]

Kokyu no Karasu TV Anime Announces Its October 2022 Premiere, Main VAs & Staff

    The official website for the forthcoming TV anime adaptation of Kouko Shirakawa's Kokyu no Karasu (Karasu in the Inner Palace) novel series opened on April 14, announcing its October 2022 premiere date, as well as its main voice cast members and staff.

    Main voice cast:

  Ryu Jusetsu: Saku Mizuno (Rena Hananoi in SELECTION PROJECT)

Ka Koushun: Masaaki Mizunaka (Diablo in How Not to Summon a Demon Lord)

Eisei: Taku Yashiro (Kudo in The Dawn of the Witch)

Kuku: Marika Takano (Silence Suzuka in Umamusume Pretty Derby)

    Main staff:

  Director: Chizuru Miyawaki (Gintama TV Series, Gintama THE FINAL)

Series Composition: Satomi Oshima (Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko)

Original Character Design: Ayuko (the original novel's illustrator)

Anime Character Design: Shinji Takeuchi (FAIRY TAIL)

Music: Asami Tachibana (Haikyu!!)

Production: BN Pictures (BIRDIE WING -Golf Girls' Story-)

    Teaser visual:

    TVアニメ「#後宮の烏」2022年10月より放送予定! 柳 寿雪:#水野朔 夏 高峻:#水中雅章 衛青:#八代拓 九九:#高野麻里佳 ▼ティザーサイトOPEN!https://t.co/apcMjJC5ww 各キャスト・スタッフからのコメントも公開中! ????4/21 21時にアニプレックスYouTubeにてティザーPV公開!https://t.co/8QTdpthEvy pic.twitter.com/k4keV339oh

— TVアニメ「後宮の烏」公式 (@kokyu_anime) April 14, 2022

    RELATED: Kouko Shirakawa's Kokyu no Karasu Fantasy Novel Gets Anime Adaptation

    With illustrations by manga artist Ayuko (Kimi to Eureka, Haru to Arashi), the "Chinese Fantasy Tale" novel series has been published from Shueisha's entertainment novel imprint Orange Bunko since April 2018 and its final seventh volume is set to be released in Japan on April 21, 2022. According to the publisher, the series' total print run has surpassed one million copies.

    Synopsis:

  In the depths of the inner palace in China, there lives a special queen consort called "Uhi" (Crow Queen), who is a queen but does not sleep with the emperor. Some who have seen her say she is an old woman, while others say she is a young girl. She is said to have magical powers and can do anything you ask her to do, from killing people to finding lost items.

  One night, the emperor of the time, Koushun, comes to visit the current Uki, Ryu Jusetsu. He says that a jade earring he found is haunted by a female ghost and he wants to know who it is...

  Koushun, the emperor, whose mother was killed by the Empress Dowager when he was a boy, has gone through a lot of hardships as the abolished crown prince. Jusetsu, who is said to be the chosen one of the gods, and has lived a life as Uki, which even the emperor has said that no one can give orders to her. Their encounter will reveal a "secret" that will overturn history...!

      Novel 7th volume cover:

    Source: Aniplex press release

  ©Kouko Shirakawa/SHUEISHA, "Kokyu no Karasu" Production Committee

Author: Kouko Shirakawa/Cover Illustration: Ayuko (Shueisha Orange Bunko)

  By: Mikikazu Komatsu

[giggles-and-freckles]

( ╹▽╹ )Uhi prompts! Rubatosis for Anakin? Thank you !

rubatosis–the unsettling awareness of your own heartbeat (from these prompts)

She’s right there.

In the physical sense, he understands this. He sees dark curls tumbling out from where she has buried herself under the sheets like she always does. He feels the arm casually draped across his waist. He smells the lavender she sprays on their pillows every night because she think it will help him avoid this.

This being–insomnia of all insomnias. Not the kind that withholds sleep, but the kind that invades sleep enough to make Anakin withhold himself. And he knows the truth; he knows she’s right there.

But he used to share a bed with a different woman. It was him throwing his arm over her waist back then, as they huddled together and pretended they were sleeping in a palace instead of a pit, on satin, lush pillows instead of the one sackcloth they shared, surrounded by luxury and comfort instead of the reality of what creature wandered it’s way into the slave camp that particular night.

She’d been safe, his mother. The best thing in his galaxy.

Now, he has more than one great thing–Obi-Wan and Ahsoka (because no matter where she is, he’ll always have her) and Rex and Padmé and…soon…the baby. But he doesn’t have his mother anymore and he knows he could, if he’d only taken the visions more seriously.

And so she’s right there and he knows it, but he also knows she’s lying on a board-like bed screaming in agony with sweat rolling down her face as she experiences anguish that he hasn’t seen in the bloodiest battle on the biggest battlefield.

He wants to get up, go for a walk, clear his head, something. But his heart is beating too heavy and it’s pinning him to the satin, lush pillows and palace-like bed he spent his childhood imagining.

He wont lose Padmé, too. It’s not a conscious decision, so much as a simple fact.

He will not lose her.

[lordfusitua]

For those of the family who missed our final farewell to our beloved Aunty Temaleti Leva'itai - a few snippets from her service, procession and burial. I was moved by the sermon at her service today that reminded me that as much as we remember her as the life of the party and always fun loving, a quick wit and happy go lucky - Aunty was also a dutiful and exemplary wife and mother. A real Proverbs 31 woman. “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭31:10-12, 25-31‬ Fly high Aunty I'm going to miss you dearly 🙏🏽❤️👼😇😭. Thank you so much to all the family who made her send off so memorable. Thank you Pierre for spending hours upon hours accompanying aunty. To our beautiful sister Fuiva leading Isapeli and all the ladies and advising Kaufo'ou, Aliena, Taupea, Aniselina, Salamo, Sela, Naki, Sonatane, Uhi, Lufi (even Atalanga 😆) and so many more of the cousins and family in Tonga. And Gaboogs, Eta, Mea and all the girls for organising all the first cousins and their support to show @mortisharauraa_ and @monztukuitonga how much we love them. And last but not least to show Lepu Ine Tei Faka'osi that he was not alone in Tonga and that we were with him the whole way. Love you Porge 😢😭🙏🏽❤️ (at Mala'e 'āloa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTed87HhE5L/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Mukesh Sharma, Director of Programs - The Challenge Initiative for Healthy Cities, PSI

India

We were visiting a slum in Uttar Pradesh, and we found that there was a house where three women were pregnant. We thought we should go there and we should ask about some antenatal checkups and immunization—all these things. When I entered the house, we found that the one woman was a mother-in-law. She was pregnant. And two daughters-in-law were pregnant. We started asking all the questions, like why these different pregnancies are there, why they had not had any family planning method, whether they were in desire of uptake of a family planning, what were the myths and misconceptions?  We came to know that there were two or three problems existing there. Number one is they were not aware of where to go for a family planning method. They were very much aware about the methods, but where to go, how to go, how much time it will take, how much money they will have to spend—they were not at all aware about. For the mother-in-law, it was the 16th or 17th pregnancy, and her age was hardly 42 or 45 years of age. If you see that, you know the entirety of her reproductive age, she was either pregnant or lactating, pregnant/lactating, pregnant/lactating. So I started thinking that in the urban health context, there must be very strong...strategies for family planning. I started looking for opportunities to work in urban family planning, and I got this opportunity with FHI 360 and with UHI [Urban Health Initiative].

Interviewer: Sarah Fohl

Photographer: David Alexander