The sad story of a woman seated at the bus stop – 2

“Back then he was Mr Jesus. My saviour. Taught me everything. What does a 12-year-old girl know? Not much. But I understood pain and terror from my parents. And Tony was my salvation. He cuddled and fondled and fed and held me like a baby, and also like a woman. I had to grow up fast. By the time I was 15 I was his shop and factory. Three, four times a week he would send me to sleep with men (loud cough). Women too. I wasn’t that bad looking, right? (you quickly remind her she is still good looking)…by age 15 I was a total pro. I had money. I had my own place. Plus bruises and scars. Beatings. It was a rough life. Also sweet. I can’t deny it was better than being with those devils called parents. Sometimes I watched girls of my age, returning and going to school in clean uniforms and books and nice hair. I thought, what is wrong with me? Anyway, life slogged on. Can I have another cup of hot chocolate please. No, no sugar please...”

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