The story of Bibi Aisha is horrifying and worse to think it may not be that uncommon. I don't necessarily blame religion, politics, economics or any other manmade social construct but I do blame ignorance. Sorry I haven't been aware of this story and so many others. Such a touching story but still tears are inadequate, even a donation seems inadequate and my righteous indignation serves no purpose either.
This girl is not a victim but her circumstances are the result of a society that doesn't seem to appreciate the value of a human being beyond a few dollars. We all have to survive in this world and to do so means making tough decisions. Don't sell your daughters to the highest bidder. Children are not commodities.
The sight of Bibi Aisha may be shocking but maybe the jolt is needed for a trip back to reality.
Bibi Aisha arrived at our shelter on November 15, 2009. She was sold at the age of 10 by her father to a married man, a Talib. He kept her in the stable with the animals until she was 12 (when she got her first menstrual period). At the age of 12 he married her. From the day that she arrived in his house, she was beaten regularly by this man and his family. Sometimes she was beaten so badly that she couldn’t get up for days. Six months ago before she came to us, she was beaten so badly by her husband that she thought that she was going to die. She ran away and went to the neighbor’s house. The neighbor took to her to the police.
Read more about Bibi at www.womenforafghanwomen.org/front_lines.php
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