I just had a heart to heart talk with a young bright girl who happened to be a victim of rape. It saddens my heart when i hear such stories and i feel worst when i am helpless in such situations.
HERE IS HER STORY!
She left her village to stay with her aunt who stays in Delta state early this year. We got close because she always greets me whenever i meet her on the street and that was how i extended my hand of friendship.
Her father died when she was just ten years old and her mother remarried since she needed financial support since she had nothing tangible doing and depended solely on her late husband.
Now the problem started the day her mother traveled to another village to sell her farm produce but was unable to come home due to the the riot that took place in that village. She was left at home with her step father who asked her to come sleep in his room since she was scared and worried sick. Well, you know the rest of the story and she was threaten that if she ever told her mom, he would send her to a far away location. She had bruises all over and couldn't walk properly and this drew her mother's attention. After much interrogation she opened up to her mother.
She was in a dilemma, she needed the man's support and her daughter needs her so she decided to send her to live with her younger sister in the city. I was just speechless for awhile and decided to bring it here.
DID HER MOTHER MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION? IF YOU WERE IN HER SHOES, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE?
Well.. I think yes.. Bcz her mother needs support too.. May be her aunt better take care of that poor girl