Read this story, a true story, as told by my friend Rita, you will understand. A mother leaves the country, to go on a business assignment. At home, she leaves her husband, their daughter, and the maid. Sarah*, the daughter, is 13, and has sickle cell anemia. A week later the mother returns and everything is normal, as she left it. But not for long… Soon, Sarah* falls sick and has to be rushed to hospital. The medical examination reveals that she is pregnant. Further inquiry reveals that she was raped, by her father! Need more? A little over 2 years ago, I started volunteering with 40 Days Over 40…
