By SV Pavan Kumar | Project Manager
“Many days of my life have already gone by,” says Madhavi. “But now I want to do good work in the time that’s remaining.”
18 year old Madhavi was married off to a much older man at her age 15, who already had a wife. She tried her best to adjust into her “so called” marital life, but failed. She went back to her father, who refused to take her in. She came back to the nearest Railway Station, where she met a decent looking stranger, who upon hearing her pathetic story, offered her a job as “domestic help” in Madanapalli. Madhavi had no choice, she agreed to the proposal. Once in Madanapalli, the man sold Madhavi to the flesh traders. She was subjected to various forms of sexual violence, over there. However, one day a client of her, who had sympathies for her, helped her to escape from the clutches of her “madam”. She was taken to a Police Station and was sent to Asha Sadan eventually under judicial orders. She had both physical and mental health problems, it took her a considerable period of time, to come back to normalcy. She had learnt “embroidery” & “Jute Bag making” and looks forward to a decent future……
I always remain thankful to HELP – Asadan and it’s supporters for giving me a new life of joy and hope in my life but now I want to do good work in time that’s remaining. Thanks so much – Madhavi
* Madhavi identity has been changed to protect her and to keep her safe
By SV Pavan Kumar | Project Manager
By Smt. M.Jayasri | HELP - ASHA SADAN Rehabilitation home incharge
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