Shabnam sits on the cold, earthen floor of her dimly lit shack, cradling her youngest child in her frail arms. The biting wind seeps through the cracks in the walls, howling like a cruel reminder of her helplessness. Her children, wrapped in torn blankets, huddle together in a futile attempt to stay warm. Their hollow eyes tell a story of hunger, a hunger so persistent that even their tears seem to have dried up. Shabnam used to dream of a better life. Once, she had a small home with her husband, who worked as a daily laborer. But tragedy struck when he fell ill, and without access to medical care, he passed away, leaving Shabnam alone to fend for their five children. With no skills, no education, and no support, Shabnam's world collapsed. Every morning, she walks miles to scavenge firewood, hoping to find enough to sell for a few coins or to light a fire for her children. But the forest grows sparse, and the bitter cold leaves her hands numb. She skips meals for days so her children can have something—anything—to eat. Sometimes, it’s just water mixed with a pinch of flour, barely enough to sustain them. The nights are the worst. As darkness falls, the cold grips her home like a merciless predator. She wraps her children in her own tattered sari, whispering prayers to the heavens, begging for a miracle. She fears the day her youngest, only a year old, might succumb to the relentless chill. Despite her struggles, Shabnam never gives up. She looks at her children and sees the faint glimmer of hope. She dreams of a day when they will go to school, when their laughter will fill a warm, safe home, and when they’ll never have to sleep with empty stomachs. But those dreams feel like a distant mirage. Shabnam’s story isn’t just one of poverty—it’s a cry for help. A plea for humanity to notice her plight and extend a hand of kindness. She doesn’t ask for much, just enough to keep her children warm, fed, and alive. This winter, let’s not let Shabnam and her children face the cold alone. Together, we can be the miracle she has been praying for.