In many countries in Asia, unsuspecting women who are trying to eke out a living can be trafficked into commercial sex.28 For a few, the final resort is suicide - a recurrent tragedy in some parts of India when indebted farmers cannot repay loans to moneylenders or banks. They might, for example, be able to draw on existing savings, sell non-essential possessions, or consume less-expensive or less-preferred food. They might also seek additional work, either locally or by migrating to another area or a nearby city. During the 2008 crisis, women in Bangladesh showed great skill and flexibility, though women are often seen as vulnerable during a disaster, they can also be resilient shock absorbers (Box III-5).