goldcanyonaz
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Fri May-09-08 09:06 PM
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Rape and murder in West Africa. A personal story; |
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My father was a fisherman (strong and stout) in Ghana, a very good man. My mother was born in the US (thank G-D) but her husbands family lived in Ghana, so she was sent there as an early bride. Our village was on the Ivory Coast, a place that no one would ever think that anything bad would happen. One night the guerrillas came to our village, and my father was killed defending us. My sweet mother was raped. Soon after my aunt sent me to live with the Shante tribe until I was old enough (13) to be sent to the Americas.
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Fri May-09-08 09:10 PM
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1. When did you convert to Judaism? |
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Edited on Fri May-09-08 09:10 PM by Bonobo
And why?
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Fri May-09-08 09:20 PM
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2. prior to marrying my husband. He is Jewish, and I loved Religion when I learned of it. |
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Fri May-09-08 09:40 PM
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3. I am so sorry. I'm glad you are here. |
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Fri May-09-08 09:42 PM
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4. Goldcanyonaz, no one should have to endure what you and your |
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family did.:grouphug: I guess anything anyone throws at you here is just so much bullshit.
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Fri May-09-08 09:48 PM
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Fri May-09-08 09:53 PM
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7. I see you, Jane, and I love you sofa king much... thanks.. |
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Fri May-09-08 09:51 PM
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6. My Heart Goes Out To You My Friend |
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Your parents must have been wonderful people. Cherish the good memories my friend. They will always be there for you.:grouphug:
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Fri May-09-08 09:54 PM
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Fri May-09-08 09:58 PM
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...the horror of what you have lived through.
I am so glad you are here...:hug:
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goldcanyonaz
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Fri May-09-08 10:07 PM
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11. Thanks! I fucking love this country |
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Fri May-09-08 10:15 PM
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12. (((((((((((( goldcanyonaz )))))))))))) This country was made |
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even better and stronger by you coming here. I admire your courage and resiliance.:hug:
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Fri May-09-08 10:28 PM
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Edited on Fri May-09-08 10:31 PM by pansypoo53219
colonialism for creating this shit. and just HOW can we stop this crap? WHY ARE WE IN IWAQ???
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Fri May-09-08 10:33 PM
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14. What does colonialism have do with rape? |
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Fri May-09-08 11:16 PM
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16. It's not colonialism... |
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it's the mantra throughout most cultures that women are not equal with men. It reduces women to property and near-animal status. Rape, IMO, is foremost a lack of respect issue. Many guys, including many people I know, thing of women as something to be conquered. Sexism is the silent scourge throughout the ages; seemingly universally accepted and unchallenged. thankfully, I was raised in a family of strong, independent women who taught me early on that a penis didn't make me better, it was my mind and what I did with it.
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Fri May-09-08 10:47 PM
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15. so much pain in this world and in your story. Its beyond words to express |
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how horrible that must have been for you. Luv. rd
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Sat May-10-08 12:25 AM
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19. The horror stories never seem to end. |
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